The Sooners pulled off a major road upset at No. 4 Alabama, winning 23-21 in Tuscaloosa and snapping Alabama\u2019s 17-game home winning streak. Oklahoma\u2019s offense managed only 212 yards \u2014 it’s fewest in a win since 2001 \u2014 yet they flipped the script through a dominant defensive performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oklahoma\u2019s defense forced three turnovers, half of what Alabama had allowed all season up to that point, and one of those takeaways was a pivotal 87-yard interception return for a touchdown by freshman DB Eli Bowen. Meanwhile, Alabama was held scoreless over their final 22:27 of game time and could not convert a late fourth-down attempt that would have given them the lead again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Head coach Brent Venables praised his squad\u2019s mentality, saying they\u2019ve responded when tested and created a \u201cvision\u201d of victory. With this signature win, Oklahoma undercut Alabama\u2019s College Football Playoff hopes and vaulted their own playoff bid forward\u2014provided they can stay sharp down the stretch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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