ESPN College GameDay descended upon Norman, Oklahoma, to kick off the excitement ahead of the anticipated SEC clash between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Oklahoma Sooners. The lively crowd and the special appearance of country music superstar Blake Shelton added to the electric atmosphere as the expert panel made their predictions for the weekend's top college football matchups.

In the spotlight, the Tennessee Volunteers were predicted to give the Oklahoma Sooners a tough challenge, with Desmond Howard, Nick Saban, and Pat McAfee all favoring the Vols. Shelton, however, stayed true to his allegiance, standing with the Sooners. Notably, Lee Corso surprised the crowd by selecting Tennessee as his pick for the game, garnering a mixed response from the audience.

Moving on to the Utah vs. Oklahoma State matchup, the crew's predictions were split, with Saban and Shelton siding with the Cowboys, while the rest of the panel placed their bets on Utah. In another showdown between TCU and SMU, McAfee and Corso leaned towards the Mustangs, while the majority of the crew favored the Horned Frogs in the underrated rivalry matchup.

At the Tennessee vs. Oklahoma game, the College GameDay convened to share their picks for a lineup of competitive matchups, with each analyst presenting their predictions for the exciting weekend ahead. Notably, Tennessee garnered significant support from the panel, setting the stage for a thrilling weekend of college football across the country.