Alabama faces Oklahoma on Saturday in Norman. 16Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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TEAM SCHEDULES/RESULTS
Alabama
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | WKU | 0 | Alabama | 63 | ESPN | 7:00 PM |
| Sep. 7 | South Florida | 16 | Alabama | 42 | ESPN | 7:00 PM |
| Sep. 14 | Alabama | 42 | Wisconsin | 10 | FOX | Noon |
| Sep. 28 | Georgia | 34 | Alabama | 41 | ABC | 7:30 PM |
| Oct. 5 | Alabama | 35 | Vanderbilt | 40 | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 12 | South Carolina | 25 | Alabama | 27 | ABC | 9:00 AM |
| Oct. 19 | Alabama | 17 | Tennessee | 24 | ABC | 12:30 PM |
| Oct. 26 | Missouri | 0 | Alabama | 34 | ABC | 3:30 PM |
| Nov. 9 | Alabama | 42 | LSU | 13 | ABC | 7:30 PM |
| Nov. 16 | Mercer | 7 | Alabama | 52 | SECN+ | 2:00 PM |
| Nov. 23 | Alabama | Oklahoma | ABC | 7:30 PM | ||
| Nov. 30 | Auburn | Alabama | TBA | TBA |
Oklahoma
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30 | Temple | 3 | Oklahoma | 51 | ESPN | 7:00 PM |
| Sep. 7 | Houston | 12 | Oklahoma | 16 | SECN | 7:45 PM |
| Sep. 14 | Tulane | 19 | Oklahoma | 34 | TBA | 3:30 PM |
| Sep. 21 | Tennessee | 25 | Oklahoma | 15 | TBA | TBA |
| Sep. 28 | Oklahoma | 27 | Auburn | 21 | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 12 | Oklahoma | 3 | Texas | 34 | ABC | 12:30 PM |
| Oct. 19 | South Carolina | 35 | Oklahoma | 9 | ABC | 9:45 AM |
| Oct. 26 | Oklahoma | 14 | Ole Miss | 26 | Noon | ESPN |
| Nov. 2 | Maine | 14 | Oklahoma | 59 | SEC | 2:30 PM |
| Nov. 9 | Oklahoma | 23 | Missouri | 30 | SEC | 7:45 PM |
| Nov. 23 | Alabama | Oklahoma | ABC | 7:30 PM | ||
| Nov. 30 | Oklahoma | LSU | TBA | TBA |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RATINGS
| Rating | Alabama | Oklahoma |
| ESPN FPI | 2 | 27 |
| Sagarin | 1 | 28 |
| Massey Composite | 4 | 42 |
| PiRate Ratings | 4 | 25 |
KEY STATS
| Statistic | Team | Nat. Rank | Conf. Rank |
Value |
| 3rd down Coversion Pct | Alabama Oklahoma |
21 114 |
4 16 |
0.458 0.345 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense | Alabama Oklahoma |
18 37 |
5 10 |
0.315 0.351 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct | Alabama Oklahoma |
10 78 |
2 8 |
0.727 0.520 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct Defense | Oklahoma Alabama |
38 113 |
4 14 |
0.467 0.667 |
| Blocked Kicks | ||||
| Blocked Kicks Allowed | Alabama Oklahoma |
1 1 |
1 1 |
0 0 |
| Blocked Punts | ||||
| Blocked Punts Allowed | Alabama Oklahoma |
1 1 |
1 1 |
0 0 |
| Completion Percentage | Alabama Oklahoma |
17 58 |
3 11 |
0.670 0.620 |
| Defensive TDs | Oklahoma Alabama |
8 45 |
1 5 |
3 1 |
| Fewest Penalties | Oklahoma Alabama |
55 125 |
5 16 |
57 82 |
| Fewest Penalties Per Game | Oklahoma Alabama |
56 127 |
5 16 |
5.70 8.20 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards | Oklahoma Alabama |
60 126 |
4 15 |
521 767 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game | Oklahoma Alabama |
62 127 |
4 15 |
52.10 76.70 |
| First Downs Defense | Oklahoma Alabama |
14 49 |
5 12 |
170 190 |
| First Downs Offense | Alabama Oklahoma |
47 106 |
5 16 |
218 185 |
| Fumbles Lost | Alabama Oklahoma |
54 133 |
7 16 |
5 13 |
| Fumbles Recovered | Oklahoma Alabama |
3 5 |
1 2 |
11 10 |
| Kickoff Return Defense | Oklahoma Alabama |
21 74 |
5 11 |
16.90 19.85 |
| Kickoff Returns | Alabama Oklahoma |
53 101 |
8 14 |
20.82 18.10 |
| Net Punting | Alabama Oklahoma |
5 10 |
2 6 |
43.73 42.82 |
| Passes Had Intercepted | Oklahoma Alabama |
16 29 |
3 6 |
5 6 |
| Passes Intercepted | Alabama Oklahoma |
9 96 |
2 12 |
14 6 |
| Passing Offense | Alabama Oklahoma |
48 115 |
7 16 |
246.1 183.3 |
| Passing Yards Allowed | Alabama Oklahoma |
35 55 |
5 9 |
192.5 210.0 |
| Passing Yards per Completion | Alabama Oklahoma |
20 131 |
5 16 |
13.60 10.02 |
| Punt Return Defense | Alabama Oklahoma |
1 41 |
1 6 |
0.71 5.44 |
| Punt Returns | Alabama Oklahoma |
52 68 |
6 8 |
8.95 7.85 |
| Red Zone Defense | Oklahoma Alabama |
23 24 |
6 7 |
0.767 0.769 |
| Red Zone Offense | Oklahoma Alabama |
50 65 |
5 6 |
0.865 0.850 |
| Rushing Defense | Oklahoma Alabama |
18 53 |
4 12 |
109.0 132.2 |
| Rushing Offense | Alabama Oklahoma |
28 86 |
3 14 |
192.1 143.5 |
| Sacks Allowed | Alabama Oklahoma |
55 133 |
6 16 |
1.70 4.10 |
| Scoring Defense | Alabama Oklahoma |
10 40 |
4 12 |
16.9 21.9 |
| Scoring Offense | Alabama Oklahoma |
8 90 |
2 15 |
39.5 25.1 |
| Tackles for Loss Allowed | Alabama Oklahoma |
73 129 |
10 15 |
5.50 8.00 |
| Team Passing Efficiency | Alabama Oklahoma |
14 95 |
3 14 |
158.71 126.50 |
| Team Passing Efficiency Defense | Alabama Oklahoma |
14 74 |
2 13 |
111.04 134.70 |
| Team Sacks | Oklahoma Alabama |
7 58 |
3 13 |
3.20 2.10 |
| Team Tackles for Loss | Oklahoma Alabama |
5 74 |
2 12 |
8.0 5.4 |
| Time of Possession | Alabama Oklahoma |
87 105 |
11 12 |
29:25 28:21 |
| Total Defense | Oklahoma Alabama |
24 32 |
8 10 |
319.0 324.7 |
| Total Offense | Alabama Oklahoma |
30 118 |
5 16 |
438.2 326.8 |
| Turnover Margin | Alabama Oklahoma |
4 72 |
1 9 |
1.30 -0.10 |
| Turnovers Gained | Alabama Oklahoma |
3 28 |
1 5 |
24 17 |
| Turnovers Lost | Alabama Oklahoma |
37 108 |
5 15 |
11 18 |
| Winning Percentage | Alabama Oklahoma |
14 65 |
2 11 |
0.800 0.500 |
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Alabama
QB Jalen Milroe, RB Justice Haynes, WR Kobe Prentice, TE CJ Dippre, C Parker Brailsford, OL Tyler Booker, OL Kayden Proctor, DT Tim Smith, DL, LB Deontae Lawson, LB, CB Domani Jackson, CB Zabien Brown, S Malachi Moore, K Graham Nicholson, P James Burnip, ATH Kendrick Law, ATH Keionte Scott
Oklahoma
QB Jackson Arnold, RB Gavin Sawchuck , WR Deion Burks, WR Nic Anderson, C Caleb Warren, OL Nate Kalepo, DL Caiden Woullard, DL Da’Jon Terry, LB Danny Stutsman, LB Kip Lewis, CB Kendall Doby, CB Isaiah Hamilton, S Billy Bowman, K Tyler Keltner, P Luke Elzinga, ATH Jalil Farooq
INJURIES
Alabama
Player POS Status
Q. Robinson LB Out
K. Koht LB Out
C. Adams WR Out
K. Sabb DB Out
Oklahoma
Player POS Status
D. Burks WR Doubtful
J. Taylor OL Out
A. Anthony WR Out
T. Everett OL Out
J. Bates OL Questionable
J. Barnes RB Questionable
J. Sexton OL Out
K. Dolby DB Out
N. Anderson WR Out
G. Williams DB Out
J. Gibson WR Out
G. Hatchett OL Out
Source: Covers.com
Alabama vs. Oklahoma Football Series History
Oklahoma leads 3-2-1
COMMENTS
Alabama is dangerous as usual. This season Kalen DeBoer has losses to all opponents from Tennessee. Oklahoma has been somewhat of a disapointment.
PREDICTIONS
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Oklahoma 34, Alabama 31
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Alabama 45, Oklahoma 27
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Oklahoma 34, Alabama 31
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Alabama 45, Oklahoma 27
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 7:30 PM. Watch this SEC football game on the ABC Network.
