Overview
- Oklahoma raced to a 17-0 first-quarter lead before Alabama reversed the momentum late in the half.
- Facing fourth-and-short, Kalen DeBoer kept the offense on the field, and Lotzeir Brooks scored on a 10-yard play to start the comeback.
- A blocked punt set up Ty Simpson and the offense in plus territory, resulting in a 35-yard field goal by Conor Talty.
- Zabien Brown intercepted John Mateer and returned it 50 yards for a touchdown with 1:18 left in the half to tie it 17-17.
- DeBoer cited early field-position struggles and trust in his players, while Brent Venables blamed a couple of critical mistakes and praised Mateer’s overall play.