Three Takeaways From No. 11 Oklahoma's Monumental Win Over No. 4 Alabama
(by Ryan Chapman) TUSCALOOSA — Oklahoma has slain the dragon. Two weeks after walking into Neyland Stadium and picking up a win, Brent Venables’ Sooners beat Alabama on Saban Field. The defense stood tall over and over, forcing three turnovers, to power No. 11 OU to a 23-21 win over the No. 4-ranked Crimson Tide. Here are three...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
No. 11 Oklahoma holds on to upset No. 4 Alabama, 23-21
(by Nick Schultz) It’s another Saturday with a big SEC matchup in the afternoon window. Oklahoma and Alabama are squaring off in a huge matchup at Bryant-Denny Stadium. For the Sooners, it’s an opportunity to enhance their College Football Playoff resume after just missing out on the projected 12-team bracket this past week...read more from On3.com
Final Availability Report: R Mason Thomas, Gentry Williams out vs. Alabama
(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma will be without a couple of key defenders today against Alabama. OU star defensive end R Mason Thomas and cornerback Gentry Williams have been ruled out against the Crimson Tide (2:30 p.m. CT), according to the final SEC Availability Report. This will mark Williams’ third-consecutive absence since...read more from the OUInsider
Which Under the Radar Sooners Could Make a Big Impact Against Alabama?
(by Ryan Chapman) DE Danny Okoye: Two weeks ago, we predicted that Kobie McKinzie’s replacement would have a big night in Knoxville. (We thought that would be Sammy Omosigho, not Owen Heinecke). This time we’re going with R Mason Thomas’ replacement. That could be P.J. Adebawore, but we’re thinking the time it’s...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Where to watch and listen to No. 11 Oklahoma at No. 4 Alabama
(by Josh Callaway) TUSCALOOSA, AL – Another massive road test with a whole lot on the line. Fresh off of a bye week following a thrilling win over Tennessee in Knoxville, No. 11 Oklahoma (7-2, 3-2) is on the road for the final time this regular season as they face off with No. 4 Alabama (8-1, 6-0) in a heavyweight showdown at...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Friday Report: Sooners update R Mason Thomas' status for Alabama game
(by Jesse Crittenden) R Mason Thomas’ status for Saturday is trending in the wrong direction, according to Friday’s SEC Availability Report. Oklahoma’s star defensive end is now listed as doubtful to play at Alabama (2:30 p.m. Saturday, ABC). Thomas was previously listed as questionable on the Wednesday and Thursday reports...read more from the OUInsider
Joel Klatt believes Oklahoma has the secret to upset Alabama
(by Dekota Gregory) FOX Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt thinks there's a secret formula to beating the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2025, and he believes the Oklahoma Sooners have it. The No. 11 Sooners travel to No. 4 Alabama on Saturday as underdogs that don't seem to have a chance with their College Football Playoff lives...read more from Stormin in Norman
OU-Alabama: The key areas to watch
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — The stage is set for a fantastic showdown Saturday at Bryant Denny Stadium. No. 11 Oklahoma travels to Tuscaloosa for a matchup at No. 4 Alabama with significant College Football Playoff implications. This is also just the second time the Sooners have been in Tuscaloosa and the first time since 2003...read more from the OUInsider
Availability Report: OU cornerback Gentry Williams suddenly listed as doubtful vs. Alabama
(by Jesse Crittenden) Thursday’s SEC Availability Report saw an unexpected and unfortunate development for Oklahoma. OU cornerback Gentry Williams is now listed as doubtful to play on Saturday against Alabama. Williams was not listed on Wednesday’s report, indicating he would be available against the Crimson Tide. He also...read more from the OUInsider
(by Brady Trantham) NORMAN — Courtland Guillory has come a long way since the Cam Coleman experience. On a day where Brent Venables admittedly put his true freshman corner under a lot of pressure, Guillory could have reacted to his performance where he surrendered three catches for 88 yards and a touchdown to Coleman...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma Embracing Its 'Road Dog' in Hopes to 'Kick Down the Door' in Tuscaloosa
(by Brady Trantham) NORMAN — With Bryant-Denny Stadium rarely forgiving visitors, No. 11 Oklahoma enters with the right mentality. Throughout the 2025 season, the team has adopted a "road dog" moniker. The irony is that as of today, Oklahoma has only played in three true road games — Temple, South Carolina and Tennessee — yet...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
SoonerScoop podcast: OU comes to Alabama with everything at stake
(by Bob Przybylo) Not much more you can ask for with OU. Still in the thick of it all in the second weekend of November. You’ll take that every single time. The task? No doubt a tough one. Time to head to Alabama and take on the Crimson Tide where revenge may or may not be a factor. It was an incredible moment for OU last season...listen to podcast from the SoonerScoop
'It comes with a lot of pride': David Stone starting unique tradition for Oklahoma football
(by Davis Cordova) David Stone holds a lot of pride in being an Oklahoma native. He represents that pride in a unique way before every game, running out of the tunnel with the bright blue State of Oklahoma flag, waving it vigorously to the crowd. It’s now a tradition he hopes will continue on for other prideful Oklahomans that wear the...read more from The Norman Transcript
Availability Report: Several key OU players questionable vs. Alabama
(by Jesse Crittenden) The first SEC Availability Report of Week 11 was released Wednesday night. The report is again lengthy for Oklahoma. OU defensive end R Mason Thomas and defensive tackle Jayden Jackson are listed as questionable to play this Saturday against Alabama. In a bit of positive news, linebacker Kobie McKinzie and...read more from the OUInsider
OU Football: The Running Game Doesn't MATTER??? | Thoughts on Alabama
For Oklahoma, Containing Alabama Will Take Everyone
(by Brady Trantham) NORMAN — The No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners have much to play for as the college football calendar marches further into November. Standing in the way of that opportunity is the king of the south — the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide. The Tide present a new type of challenge for the Sooners, particularly on defense...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
For Oklahoma, the Rarity of the Ask Pales to the Enormity of the Task
(by John E. Hoover) Historically speaking, it’s an all-timer, a classic matchup of two of college football’s elite. Coming into this season, Alabama ranked No. 3 in victories as a program with 974, just behind No. 1 Michigan (1,012) and Ohio State (978). OU started the year with 950 wins, No. 6 all-time behind Notre Dame (962) and Texas (951)...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
The top 5 college football games to watch in Week 12
(by Aaron Gelvin) We're down to three weeks left in the 2025 college football regular season, and there's no shortage of big games and things to play for in Week 12. Pivotal wins by Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Oregon, Alabama, and Wake Forest last week all helped to shape the College Football Playoff race. We've got an even better slate...read more from the Sooners Wire
Oklahoma Climbs to No. 11 in CFP Rankings—What That Means for Sooners' Postseason Outlook
(by Bryan Clinton) After a much-needed bye week, Oklahoma moved up to No. 11 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, tightening the scope of what matters over the next three Saturdays. At No. 11, OU finds itself as the first team out in the latest projected bracket and is in a great position to move up if it can take care of...read more from the OUInsider
SIP Ep. 225 | Does Oklahoma have to win out to reach the College Football Playoff?
(by Josh Callaway) Following a bye week and with a massive matchup upcoming for Oklahoma, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Tom Green start things out by examining OU's standing in the race for the College Football Playoff, discussing whether or not the...read more from Sooners Illustrated
