Oklahoma stuns no 7 Alabama


Oklahoma's 24-3 victory over No. 7 Alabama on Saturday night was a significant upset with several key implications:

Game Summary

Xavier Robinson ran for a career-high 107 yards and two touchdowns, while Jackson Arnold contributed 131 yards on 25 carries and completed 9 of 11 passes for the Sooners



Oklahoma took the lead late in the second quarter with Robinson's 18-yard touchdown run, making the score 10-3 at halftime. The Sooners extended their lead in the third quarter with another Robinson touchdown and a 49-yard interception return by linebacker Kip Lewis, pushing the score to 24-3



Performance Breakdown

Alabama's quarterback Jalen Milroe had his worst game of the season, completing only 11 of 26 passes for 164 yards with three interceptions and gaining just seven yards on 15 carries. The Crimson Tide was limited to a total of 234 yards


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Oklahoma's defense was instrumental, intercepting Milroe twice in the third quarter. Eli Bowen's interception set up Robinson's second touchdown, and Kip Lewis's interception return sealed the win




Impact on Alabama

The loss severely damages Alabama's chances for a College Football Playoff berth. The Crimson Tide, now 8-3 and 4-3 in the SEC, are unlikely to make the playoffs unless there is significant upheaval in the final week of the regular season




Alabama's hopes for an SEC title are also over, with four teams (Texas, Texas A&M, Georgia, and Tennessee) ahead of them in the standings



Impact on Oklahoma

The win makes Oklahoma bowl eligible for the first time since joining the Southeastern Conference from the Big 12 this summer. This victory also marks the Sooners' first SEC home win




The game was a significant morale booster for coach Brent Venables, who was under pressure, and it highlighted the team's emerging identity as a run-heavy offense that supports its defense



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Upcoming Matches

Alabama will face Auburn next Saturday, while Oklahoma will take on LSU



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Fan Reaction

The victory was celebrated enthusiastically by Oklahoma fans, who stormed the field and knocked down both goalposts. After the field was cleared, fans returned to celebrate further



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