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Alabama Overhauls Play Signals Before Oklahoma's Trip to Tuscaloosa

The change reflects a defense-first plan versus an Oklahoma team known for decoding calls.

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NORMAN, OKLAHOMA - NOVEMBER 23: Head coach Kalen DeBoer of the Alabama Crimson Tide talks with head coach Brent Venables of the Oklahoma Sooners before their game at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb said Alabama is changing all of its signals this week, citing Oklahoma’s well-known film study of opponents’ communications within the rules.
  • No. 4 Alabama (8-1, 6-0 SEC) hosts No. 10 Oklahoma (7-2) on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC at Bryant-Denny Stadium, with SEC positioning and CFP paths in play.
  • The Crimson Tide’s rushing attack remains a concern at roughly 3.6 yards per carry and just 56 yards vs. LSU, drawing scrutiny from analysts ahead of the Sooners’ elite defense.
  • Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack detailed an aggressive rotation to keep playmakers fresh, as Alabama leans on takeaways, red-zone stops and special teams after a 20-9 win over LSU.
  • Betting markets list Alabama as about a touchdown favorite, and models forecast a competitive game against an Oklahoma defense allowing about 264 yards per game.