Gun Shot: Oklahoma football legend Josh Heupel drops truth bomb on Tennessee-OU game
The Oklahoma football team is gearing up for their inaugural season in the SEC, and their first conference game promises to be a thrilling one. On September 21st, Tennessee football will travel to Norman to face the Sooners. The Volunteers are led by head coach Josh Heupel, who played college football for Oklahoma and was the quarterback when the Sooners last won a national title. Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables was on the coaching staff during that championship run. It’s safe to say this is a significant game for both head coaches.
Not only is this the first SEC game for Oklahoma football, but they will also be facing a Sooners legend. This will undoubtedly be a unique experience for both Josh Heupel and Brent Venables.
“First time I will have been back,” Heupel said at SEC Media Days, according to a tweet from Brett McMurphy. “It will be really unique to go back to Oklahoma. A totally different viewpoint for me.”
It will be interesting to see how Oklahoma fans welcome Heupel back. There will be much to pay attention to, including the football game itself, which features two teams with high hopes for the season. It promises to be a fun game.
Brent Venables has high praise for Josh Heupel
Brent Venables is also in an intriguing position ahead of this game. He was the co-defensive coordinator for Oklahoma football when Josh Heupel led the Sooners to a national title, and he holds a lot of admiration for the Oklahoma legend.
“I have this deep appreciation for Josh, especially as a player,” Venables said, according to a tweet from Brett McMurphy. “I owe him. I won my first national title with him. We couldn’t have done it without Hype (in 2000). His leadership, the guts, and the toughness.”
These two coaches have a lot of respect for each other, and it is going to be exciting to see them face off on the football field in September.
This matchup should be terrific. Both teams are expected to have a similar talent level, making this a crucial game right out of the gates. Getting off to a good start in SEC play is very important, so the team that loses this game will find themselves in a tough spot for the remainder of the season.