Oklahoma pulled off a major upset last night, defeating the 7th-ranked team in the country by 21 points with a final score of 24-3. Alabama’s offense struggled mightily, failing to score in the final three quarters of the game. Road games in the SEC are always tough, even against a 5-5 team. Turnovers and sloppy play were the key reasons for the loss.
The Sooners handed Alabama their third loss of the season, marking the first time since 2010 the Tide have lost three games in a year. Oklahoma capitalized on Alabama’s poor offensive performance, with Jalen Milroe throwing three interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown. Dominating on the ground, the Sooners had two players rush for over 100 yards: Jackson Arnold and Xavier Robinson. Alabama’s national championship aspirations were severely hurt by this loss, and their hopes of making the College Football Playoff seem unlikely.
Oklahoma’s Future
With the win, the Sooners improved to 6-5 on the season, and their final game will be against LSU in Death Valley. This victory over Alabama is huge for Oklahoma in their first season in the SEC, also ensuring a bowl game appearance. They may have discovered a winning formula late in the season, which they could carry into their game against LSU and a potential bowl game. It will be interesting to see if they can continue this level of performance.
Alabama’s Future
After a surprising loss to an unranked team they were heavily favored against, Alabama’s chances of making the College Football Playoff are now uncertain. The Crimson Tide do have some notable victories, like over Georgia and Tennessee, which could help them stay in contention. If they finish the season with a win over Auburn, they may still secure a spot in the CFP. Before the game, ESPN’s Playoff predictor had Alabama’s chances at 37%, but those odds are likely smaller now.
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