John Mateer, No. 18 Oklahoma hold off No. 14 Tennessee

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John Mateer rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown and threw for 159 to lead No. 18 Oklahoma to a 33-27 win over No. 14 Tennessee on Saturday in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Tate Sandell kicked four field goals -- three longer than 50 yards -- to tie a Sooners record as Oklahoma (7-2, 3-2 SEC) kept its College Football Playoff hopes alive.

The Volunteers (6-3, 3-3) lost