Oklahoma Alabama Football Alabama defensive backs Red Morgan (16) and Keon Sabb (3) and linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) celebrate a stop against Oklahoma during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt) (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) (Vasha Hunt/AP)
Oklahoma Alabama Football Oklahoma defensive back Courtland Guillory (4) celebrates after Alabama missed a field goal on the final play of the first half in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt) (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) (Vasha Hunt/AP)
Oklahoma Alabama Football Alabama running back Daniel Hill (4) runs the ball for a touchdown against Oklahoma during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt) (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) (Vasha Hunt/AP)
Oklahoma Alabama Football Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt) (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) (Vasha Hunt/AP)
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Kip Lewis had seven tackles, including two sacks, and No. 11 Oklahoma stunned fourth-ranked Alabama 23-21 on Saturday to send shock waves through the Southeastern Conference.
The Sooners (7-2, 4-2 SEC) had three takeaways — scoring 17 points off those turnovers — and got a key stop late to end Alabama's winning streaks of eight games overall and 17 at home. The Crimson Tide (8-2, 6-1 Southeastern Conference) had a chance in the waning minutes, but Ty Simpson’s fourth-down pass to Ryan Williams fell incomplete.
The Sooners ran out the clock from there, setting off a raucous celebration by their visiting fans. Oklahoma — a six-point underdog, according to BetMGM Sportsbook — managed just 212 yards of offense but had an interception and recovered two fumbles.
Alabama still controls its destiny in the SEC championship game race and can secure a spot by beating rival Auburn in the Iron Bowl in two weeks.
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