After Tennessee and Oklahoma disposed of MAC opponents in Week 1, they'll lock horns in a pivotal out-of-conference battle in Neyland Stadium this weekend that could set the tone for the season.
Both teams have something to prove to stay in the top 25, and the nation will see which one is a real contender.
The No. 19-ranked Sooners dominated Akron in the opener, winning 41-3 and overwhelming the Zips at times despite a sometimes shaky offensive line performance. New quarterback Baker Mayfield impressed all around, distributing the ball to his playmakers.
The 25th-ranked Vols had a little more trouble with an offensive-minded Bowling Green team that was a whole lot peskier than a 59-30 final score suggests.