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Fourth-ranked Alabama did not call the matchup against 11th-ranked Oklahoma a rematch, but Crimson Tide found himself in the loss column again on Saturday.
After beating Alabama 24-3 in Norman last year, the Sooners traveled to Tuscaloosa this weekend to bolster their position. College Football Playoff Odds. Oklahoma ultimately did just that, defeating Alabama 23-21.
Not even the rowdy crowd at Bryant-Denny Stadium could stop Oklahoma's defense from turning around. The Sooners' defense scored 17 points with three turnovers on the way to victory.
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The Oklahoma Sooners celebrate after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. (David Leong/Imagn Images)
The win boosts Oklahoma's playoff chances, but also adds uncertainty to the Tide's trip to Atlanta for the Southeastern Conference title game. It probably won't be a death blow for Alabama, but the Tide now have a must-win win in two weeks against archrival Auburn in the Iron Bowl.
Sooners cornerback Eli Bowen returned an interception 87 yards for a touchdown, while linebacker Kip Lewis had two sacks. OU ended Alabama's 17-game home winning streak and handed second-year coach Kalen DeBoer his first loss to Tuscaloosa.
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The Sooners were a bubble team in the CFP rankings last week, but a win on Saturday could secure them a playoff berth if they can take care of business at home against Missouri. and LSU.
The Oklahoma Sooners celebrate their 23-21 victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Kevin K. Cox/Getty Images)
Alabama had a chance late, but Ty Simpson's fourth-down pass to Ryan Williams fell incomplete.
Time ran out in Oklahoma and the visiting fans staged a spirited celebration. OU held Alabama to 57 yards on its final four drives, which proved to be the deciding factor.
Jem Miller (26) of the Alabama Crimson Tide is stopped by Peyton Bowen (22) and Owen Heinecke (38) of the Oklahoma Sooners while carrying 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 a score on the ground to take the lead. Oklahoma Attack. Simpson passed for 326 yards with one touchdown and one interception.
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Despite dominating in nearly every category, Alabama made a number of costly mistakes. In addition to the turnovers, Alabama missed a 36-yard field goal and allowed a 46-yard kickoff return to set up Oklahoma's first goal.
The Crimson Tide host Eastern Illinois next week.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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