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Fourth-ranked Alabama didn’t call the matchup against No. 11 Oklahoma a straightforward revenge game, but the Crimson Tide once again ended up in the loss column on Saturday.
After defeating Alabama 24-3 in Norman last year, the Sooners travel to Tuscaloosa this weekend to strengthen their College Football Playoff chances. Ultimately, Oklahoma did just that and defeated Alabama 23–21.
Even the raucous Bryant–Denny Stadium crowd failed to derail the Oklahoma defense from its playmaking nature. The Sooners’ defense scored 17 points off three turnovers en route to the win.
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The Oklahoma Sooners celebrate after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide at Saban Field at Bryant–Denny Stadium. (David Leong/Imagen Images)
The win boosts Oklahoma’s playoff chances, but also creates uncertainty on the Tide’s path to Atlanta for the Southeastern Conference title game. This probably won’t be a fatal blow for Alabama, but the Tide will now have to win in two weeks against arch-rival Auburn in the Iron Bowl.
Sooners defensive back Eli Bowen returned an interception 87 yards for a touchdown, while linebacker Kip Lewis had two sacks. OU snapped Alabama’s 17-game home winning streak and handed second-year coach Kalen DeBoer his first loss in Tuscaloosa.
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The Sooners were a bubble team in last week’s CFP rankings, but Saturday’s win could make them a playoff lock if they can take care of business at home against Missouri and LSU.
The Oklahoma Sooners celebrate their 23-21 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Alabama had a chance late, but Ty Simpson’s fourth-down pass to Ryan Williams fell incomplete.
Oklahoma ran out the clock, leading to a rousing celebration from its visiting fans. OU held Alabama to 57 yards on its final four drives, which proved to be the difference.
The Alabama Crimson Tide’s Jaime Miller (26) is stopped by the Oklahoma Sooners’ Peyton Bowen (22) and Owen Heineke (38) as he carries the ball during a game at Bryant Denny Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Butch Dill/Getty Images)
John Mateer threw for 138 yards and scored on the ground to lead the Oklahoma offense. Simpson passed for 326 yards with one touchdown and one interception.
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Despite dominating in almost every category, Alabama made several mistakes that proved costly. In addition to the turnover, Alabama missed a 36-yard field goal and allowed a 46-yard punt return that set up Oklahoma’s first score.
The Crimson Tide will host Eastern Illinois next week.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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