Alabama Kicker's Sideline Outburst Overshadows Upset Loss to Oklahoma

On November 12, 2022, the Alabama Crimson Tide suffered a surprising loss to the Oklahoma Sooners in a game that was marked by a heated exchange between Alabama kicker Conor Talty and his teammate, long snapper David Bird.

With just three seconds left in the first half and the score tied at 17-17, Talty had a chance to tie the game with a 36-yard field goal attempt. However, the snap from Bird was slightly too high, forcing placeholder Blake Doug to quickly adjust before Talty could attempt the kick. Talty's attempt was ultimately unsuccessful, as he shanked the ball wide left.

As the players headed to the locker room for halftime, Talty appeared to place the blame squarely on Bird, berating his teammate and seemingly accusing him of a poor snap. The heated exchange was captured on camera, overshadowing the Crimson Tide's eventual 27-17 loss to the Sooners.

The defeat was a significant setback for Alabama, who had been riding an eight-game winning streak and had not lost at home in 17 games. The Sooners, on the other hand, capitalized on three Alabama turnovers, scoring 17 points off those miscues.

Despite the loss, Alabama still controls its destiny in the SEC championship game race and the College Football Playoff. The Crimson Tide can secure a spot in the postseason by beating their rival, Auburn, in the Iron Bowl in two weeks.