Oklahoma Sooners Face Off Against No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide in Key Showdown
The Oklahoma Sooners (5-5) are gearing up for a critical matchup against the No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide (8-2) this Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. ET at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. This contest marks Oklahoma’s first attempt to defeat a ranked opponent this season after enduring a tough stretch, losing four of their last five games, including a narrow 30-23 defeat against then-No. 24 Missouri.
In contrast, Alabama is on a roll, winning three straight since suffering a loss to then-No. 11 Tennessee, most recently dominating Mercer 52-7. The storied rivalry saw Alabama come out on top in their last encounter during the 2018 Orange Bowl, where they claimed a 45-34 victory in the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Heading into the game, Alabama is favored by two touchdowns, with the latest odds from SportsLine showing Alabama at -14 and an over/under set at 46.5 points. Oklahoma looks to rebound after a bye week, capitalizing on the strong performance of junior running back Jovantae Barnes, who amassed 203 yards and three touchdowns in a recent win over Maine, though his status for Saturday remains uncertain.
Alabama’s offense, led by dynamic quarterback Jalen Milroe, has been clicking, accumulating significant yardage both through the air and on the ground, particularly through running backs Jam Miller and Justice Haynes. The Tide’s defense has also shown improvement, putting pressure on Oklahoma’s inconsistent offense.
Fans can look forward to an exciting clash as both teams aim to solidify their seasons, with Oklahoma hoping to seize a much-needed victory and Alabama striving to maintain their momentum in the race for a College Football Playoff spot.
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