Crain & Company Oklahoma SHOCKS Alabama Instant Reaction
Nov 16, 2025
Oklahoma delivered a stunning victory over Alabama, with turnovers playing a key role. The creative defensive strategies of Oklahoma confused Alabama's offense throughout the game. While Oklahoma's scoring came primarily from reliable field goals, Alabama struggled with accuracy and protection issues, particularly showcasing Ty Simpson's challenges under pressure. The hosts also explored the implications of this upset on Oklahoma’s playoff chances and assessed Alabama's path forward amid their offensive struggles.
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Turnovers Were The Game Decider
- Turnovers decided the Oklahoma-Alabama game despite Alabama outgaining Oklahoma overall.
- Oklahoma's defense and special-teams turnover converted field position into points that decided the outcome.
Creative Pressure Beat Yardage Advantage
- Alabama lost despite 406 yards and winning time of possession because they lost the turnover battle 3-0.
- Creative, varied pressures from Oklahoma's defense forced mistakes and disrupted Alabama's rhythm.
Field Goals And Defense Won It
- Alabama piled up passing yards but produced few explosive plays and only one offensive touchdown.
- Reliable kicking and defense, not offensive fireworks, supplied Oklahoma's path to victory.