In an otherwise forgettable season, Oklahoma’s game against Alabama was a classic; the Sooners will battle the Crimson Tide on the road in November.
In an otherwise forgettable season, Oklahoma’s game against Alabama was a classic.
The Sooners, on the verge of bowl ineligibility, beat the No. 7 Crimson Tide 24-3 in Norman to win their sixth game of the year. OU intercepted Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe three times en route to the blowout win.
Much has changed on both sides, as the Sooners will battle the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa on Nov. 15.
Here’s what to know about Alabama:
2024 recap
Alabama played its first season under coach Kalen DeBoer last year, as Nick Saban retired following the 2023 season.
DeBoer’s tenure started exceptionally, with the Crimson Tide winning their first four games, including a 41-34 victory over No. 2 Georgia.
Things stalled for Alabama in the middle of the season, though.
Despite being 22.5-point favorites, the Crimson Tide fell to unranked Vanderbilt in Nashville for their first loss. Two weeks later, they lost to No. 11 Tennessee.
Alabama won its next three games — against LSU, Missouri and Mercer — to get to 8-2 and No. 7 in the College Football Playoff rankings
Then the Crimson Tide stumbled against Oklahoma, crushing their hopes of reaching the first-ever 12-team playoff.
Alabama finished the regular season with an Iron Bowl win over Auburn before falling 19-13 to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
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