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NORMAN, Okla. — With one week before an Iron Bowl that could have decided Alabama football’s path to the SEC Championship Game and the College Football Playoff, Oklahoma answered the Crimson Tide’s questions one week early.
The Sooners stunned No. 7 Alabama, dominating the Crimson Tide 24-3 on Saturday night at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and handing Alabama its third SEC loss of the season.
Alabama has three losses in a season for the first time since 2010.
The Crimson Tide’s struggles were shouldered by Jalen Milroe, who threw three interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown.
Alabama will face Auburn in the Iron Bowl at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Bryant-Denny Stadium on ABC.
Here is what happened in the Crimson Tide’s 21-point loss to the Sooners Saturday night.This story will be continuously updated to add new information.
6:53, Q4: Jalen Milroe throws his third interception of the game. The Alabama quarterback was hit as he threw and was picked off by Woodi Washington. He has 11 completions on 26 attempts for 164 yards.
14:07, Q4; A Ryan Williams touchdown has been called back with an illegal touching penalty. Alabama loses possession on the loss of down, trails Oklahoma 24-3.
Alabama continues to struggle on the road against Oklahoma, losing to the Sooners 24-3 after three quarters
2:36, Q3: Alabama’s defense stood against an Oklahoma offense deep in its own territory, forcing a punt, giving Alabama possession at its own 44-yard line
8:05, Q3; Jalen Milroe throws second interception of the day. It was returned 49 yards by Kip Lewis. Alabama trails Oklahoma 24-3.
11:37, Q3; Oklahoma has a two-score lead against Alabama. Xavier Robinson scored his second touchdown of the day on a 1-yard toss. Oklahoma leads Alabama 17-3
14:09, Q3: Jalen Milroe starts the third quarter with a turnover, throwing an interception to Eli Bowen returned 25 yards. Oklahoma takes over at Alabama 14
| Alabama | Oklahoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yds | 97 | 242 |
| Pass Yds | 62 | 37 |
| Rush Yds | 35 | 205 |
| Penalties | 2-15 | 2-10 |
| 1st Downs | 4 | 13 |
| 3rd Downs | 2-6 | 5-9 |
| 4th Downs | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 23 | 37 |
| Avg Yds/Play | 4.2 | 6.5 |
| Avg Yds/Completion | 31 | 7.4 |
| Avg Yds/Rush | 2.2 | 7.1 |
| Sack-Adj Rush Yd(Avg) | 35 (2.2) | 205 (7.1) |
| Red Zone | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Time of Poss | 12:18 | 17:42 |
| Turnovers (Def Pts Off) | 0 (0) | 1 (3) |
| Fumbles-Lost | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Sacks (Def Yds) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| TFL (Def Yds) | 0 (0) | 5 (15) |
Alabama trails Oklahoma at halftime. The Sooners scored an 18-yard touchdown run late in the second quarter, capping off a 242-yard first half. Oklahoma limited Alabama to 97 yards of offense.
:37, Q2; Alabama has lost its lead. Xavier Robinson ended a 12-play 67-yard scoring drive with an 18-yard touchdown run.
Alabama will be without linebacker Deontae Lawson for the rest of Saturday’s game against Oklahoma with a lower-extremity injury
5:04 Q2; Deontae Lawson left for the locker room late in the second half after leaving the game with an injury. He left on a hit against Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold. Per ABC broadcast, he is questionable to return with a leg injury.
5:51, Q2; Alabama’s offensive struggles continue. James Burnip punts for the third time after a five-play, 19-yard drive that included one first down. Alabama has 94 yards on 22 plays. Milroe has seven pass attempts and nine rushes for 60 yards. Jam Miller and and Justice Haynes have six combined rushes for 34 yards
8:14, Q2; Another drive, another field goal attempt for Oklahoma. Sooners kicker Zach Schmit connected on a 29-yard attempt after a third-and-7 stop by Zabien Brown.
Deontae Lawson left the Alabama football vs Oklahoma game in the second quarter after a tackle attempt against Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold.
14:30, Q2; Alabama has been stifled by the Oklahoma defensive front. Jalen Milroe rushed for a two-yard loss deep in Crimson Tide territory, forcing James Burnip’s second punt of the game. Alabama has 80 yards on 17 plays
Alabama holds a slim lead after a quarter against Oklahoma. The Sooners have 124 yards, 109 of which are rushing yards.
:44, Q1; Oklahoma failed to connect on a 39-yard field goal attempt after missing a double-pass bwteen Brenen Thompson and Bauer Sharp that would have been a Sooner touchdown.
3:24, Q1; Alabama has its first lead of the game after a 22-yard field goal by Graham Nicholson. The Crimson Tide ends a 12-play, 75-yard scoring drive that included 30-plus-yard receptions by Germie Bernard and Ryan Williams.
5:14, Q1: At first look, Jalen Milroe connected with Ryan Williams for a highlight-reel 41-yard score where the freshman spun an Oklahoma defensive back out of his shoes. The call was later reversed after a review caught Williams out of bounds. WIlliams was given a first down after a 30-yard reception.
9:41, Q1: The turnovers are back for Alabama football. Bray Hubbard forced a fumble on a hit against Taylor Tatum. Deontae Lawson recovers possession at the Alabama 21-yard line,
11:30 Q1; LT Overton returned to the field for the Crimson Tide’s second defensive drive of the game after leaving with a leg injury.
11:30 Q1; Despite an offsides call against Oklahoma, Alabama’s offense was limited to two rushing yards and two incomplete pass attempts. James Burnip punted to the Oklahoma 25.
After Jackson Arnold started the game with a 12-yard rush for Oklahoma, the Sooner offense was stopped, leading to an Oklahoma punt. Alabama takes over at the 15-yard line
14:17, Q1: On the second play of the game, LT Overton limped off the field with a left leg injury. He walked off the field on his own.
Alabama wins coin toss. Defers to the second half.
Oklahoma starts with the football.
Here’s the latest betting information for Alabama vs. Oklahoma:
- Odds: Alabama -13.5
- O/U: 46.5 points
NFL representatives are at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma to watch the Crimson Tide take on the Sooners.
- Los Angeles Rams
- Buffalo Bills
- Chicago Bears
- Minnesota Vikings
- Detroit Lions
- New England Patriots
- Cleveland Browns
- Miami Dolphins
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
No. 7 Alabama 35, Oklahoma 10: Alabama’s efficient offense may take some time to get going, especially against an Oklahoma defense that has the tendency to create havoc in opposing backfields. But the Crimson Tide defense should be enough by itself against one of the worst offenses in college football statistically to lead to a comfortable road victory.
Alabama vs. Oklahoma should see clear skies Saturday night in Norman. According to the National Weather Service, fans at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium should expect a low around 54 degrees with a south wind between 14 and 18 mph.
Here is Oklahoma’s final SEC availability report prior to facing Alabama.
Game-time decision
Out
- WR Jayden Gibson
- WR Jalil Farooq
- WR Nic Anderson
- WR Andrel Anthony
- WR Deion Burks
- DB Genrty Williams
- DB Kendel Dolby
- OL Joshua Bates
- OL Geirean Hatchett
- OL Jacob Sexton
- OL Jake Taylor
Here is Alabama’s final SEC availability report prior to facing Oklahoma.
Out
- WR Cole Adams
- LB Que Robinson
- SAF Keon Sabb
While Saturday will be the first SEC meeting between Alabama and Oklahoma, the Crimson Tide and the Sooners have seen each other before.
Alabama won its last meeting against Oklahoma in the 2018 Sugar Bowl 45-34 for a trip to the College Football Playoff National Championship against Clemson. The Crimson Tide’s CFP win ended a three-game Oklahoma win streak against Alabama including a regular-season home-and-home in 2002 and 2003.
Alabama won its first meeting against Oklahoma in the 1963 Orange Bowl. The Sooners and Crimson Tide tied in the 1970 Bluebonnet Bowl.
- Aug. 30: Oklahoma 51, Temple 3
- Sept. 7: Oklahoma 16, Houston 12
- Sept. 14: Oklahoma 34, Tulane 19
- Sept. 21: Tennessee 25, Oklahoma 15
- Sept. 28: Oklahoma 27, Auburn 21
- Oct. 12: Texas 34, Oklahoma 3
- Oct. 19: South Carolina 35, Oklahoma 9
- Oct. 26: Ole Miss 26, Oklahoma 14
- Nov. 2: Oklahoma 59, Maine 14
- Nov. 9: Missouri 30, Oklahoma 23
- Nov. 23: Oklahoma vs. Alabama; 6:30 p.m. CT, ABC
- Nov. 30: Oklahoma at LSU; 6 p.m. CT, ESPN
- Aug. 31: Alabama 63, Western Kentucky 0
- Sept. 7: Alabama 42, South Florida 16
- Sept. 14: Alabama 42, Wisconsin 10
- Sept. 28: Alabama 41, Georgia 34
- Oct. 5: Vanderbilt 40, Alabama 35
- Oct. 12: Alabama 27, South Carolina 25
- Oct. 19: Tennessee 24, Alabama 17
- Oct. 26: Alabama 34, Missouri 0
- Nov. 9: Alabama 42, LSU 13
- Nov. 16: Alabama 52, Mercer 7
- Nov. 23: Alabama at Oklahoma; 6:30 p.m., ABC
- Nov. 30: Alabama vs. Auburn; 2:30 p.m., ABC
Alabama vs Oklahoma time today
Date: Saturday, Nov. 23
Start time: 6:30 p.m. CT
No. 7 Alabama kicks off against Oklahoma at 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday from Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma.
What channel is Alabama football vs Oklahoma on today?
TV channel: ABC
Livestream: Fubo (free trial)
Alabama vs. Oklahoma is the ABC prime time game of the week with Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit describing the action from the booth, and Holly Rowe reporting from the sidelines at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
Listen to Alabama football vs Oklahoma on the radio
Alabama vs. Oklahoma will be broadcast live on WFFN FM (95.3) in Tuscaloosa and WBPT FM (106.9) in Birmingham.
Here are the announcers for the Alabama-Oklahoma game:
- Chris Stewart (play-by-play)
- Tyler Watts (analysis)
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Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at cgay@gannett.com or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter.
