The Oklahoma Sooners are preparing for a challenging game against the Tennessee Volunteers, with quarterback John Mateer facing scrutiny after recent performances.

Saturday brings another tough test when the Sooners take on No. 14 Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables narrowed in on Volunteers quarterback Joey Aguilar when asked about the challenge of defending the Tennessee offense.

The star QB for the Sooners recently touched on some of his struggles this season, and said his injured thumb had nothing to do with it.

Oklahoma went 11-2 in 2015, winning the Big 12 and making the CFP. After a down year in 2014 and some poor quarterback play since the departures of Sam Bradford and Landry Jones, the Sooners had their guy under center and began a remarkable run of six straight conference titles and four playoff trips in those six seasons.

Alabama football quarterback Ty Simpson's dad, Jason, made it to Tuscaloosa to get a look at his son taking on Tennessee. Here are some quick facts.

Cutter Boley became the latest quarterback to shred the Tennessee defense, and he set a new Kentucky record in the process.

After Tennessee Titans practice on Oct. 22, quarterback Cam Ward quizzed reporters on the team's play calls, seeing if they could repeat them back.

Nico Iamaleava completed less than 50% of his passes and threw two interceptions in a 56-6 loss at Indiana on Oct. 25.