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Oklahoma Secures 23–21 Victory Over Alabama, Impacting College Football Playoff Picture

On Nov 15, 2025, Oklahoma Sooners stunned No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide 23-21 at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, ending Alabama's 17-game home winning streak under coach Kalen DeBoer.
Oklahoma's defense forced three turnovers and converted them into 17 points, with an 87-yard interception return by Eli Bowen and pressure from Kip Lewis shifting momentum.
Despite limited yardage and underdog status, Oklahoma prevailed with 212 total yards, an interception, two fumble recoveries, and John Mateer's 161 yards and rushing touchdown.
The result shifts College Football Playoff implications as Oklahoma's win keeps their hopes alive, while Alabama faces a must-win Iron Bowl to control its SEC title fate.
Oklahoma's defense has shown a sudden uptick in takeaways with six takeaways in two games after recording four in its previous seven, and the Sooners host Missouri next Saturday.

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