Josh Heupel's Return to Oklahoma: A Decade After His Firing

Tennessee's head coach revisits his alma mater, where his career took a pivotal turn after being fired by Bob Stoops in 2014.

Josh Heupel, now the head coach of Tennessee, will face Oklahoma, the school where he once played and coached, this Saturday.
Heupel was fired by Oklahoma's then-head coach Bob Stoops in 2014, a move that he now sees as a blessing in disguise.
Oklahoma's athletic director Joe Castiglione describes Heupel as 'beloved' and confirms the school will honor him appropriately before the game.
Heupel's firing led him to various coaching roles, eventually landing him at Tennessee, where he has revitalized the program.
Tennessee players are motivated to win for Heupel, recognizing the personal significance of the game for their coach.