Overview
- No. 4 Alabama will host Oklahoma at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC.
- Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb said “we’re changing everything” with offensive signals to counter Oklahoma’s legally gathered sign intel, a topic raised publicly by Lane Kiffin.
- Head coach Kalen DeBoer emphasized a defense-and-takeaways identity, noting Alabama leads the SEC in turnover margin and has cut penalties, with OL Kam Dewberry expected to be available.
- Analysts flagged Alabama’s rushing struggles—111.9 yards per game and 56 against LSU—as a concern for postseason ceilings, with Paul Finebaum questioning how far the Tide can go.
- The matchup factors into SEC positioning and College Football Playoff resumes, with last year’s 24-3 loss in Norman serving as a clear motivator for Alabama.