Sooners Seek Upset Over Mighty Alabama in Tuscaloosa Showdown

On November 12, 2025, the No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners will make the trip to Tuscaloosa to take on the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide in a highly anticipated top-ranked college football showdown.

The Sooners, led by head coach Brent Venables, are coming off a 7-2 overall and 3-2 SEC record so far this season. They have proven themselves on the road, going 3-0 in away games, a marked improvement from Venables' first three seasons when the team struggled with a 6-8 record in hostile environments.

Oklahoma's defense will be tasked with the challenge of containing Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, who has emerged as the frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy this year. Simpson, described as a "coach's kid" by Venables, has impressed with his decision-making, arm talent, and overall maturity.

The Sooners will be looking to repeat their 24-3 victory over Alabama last year, which knocked the Tide out of playoff contention in Kalen DeBoer's first season as Nick Saban's replacement. That game marked Oklahoma's first home win as an unranked team over a top-10 opponent since 1990.

However, Alabama has been dominant at home, winning 17 consecutive games at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the longest active streak in major college football. The Crimson Tide are eager to avenge last year's loss and prove their overall excellence, which has been a hallmark of the program under Saban's leadership.