Oklahoma Dominates Alabama Behind Strong Second Half
Oklahoma defeated Alabama 24-3 in Week 13, with the Sooners controlling the game after a slow first quarter. Alabama managed only a field goal in the opening period, while Oklahoma built momentum with 10 points in the second quarter before extending their lead with 14 points in the third.
The decisive moment came in the third quarter when Oklahoma's Kip Lewis returned an interception 49 yards for a touchdown, a play that swung momentum decisively in the Sooners' favor. Alabama's offense struggled throughout, with key mistakes including a Taylor Tatum fumble in the first quarter that was recovered by Alabama's Deontae Lawson.
Oklahoma's offense executed consistently, with Jackson Arnold completing 68 passing yards. Taylor Tatum led Oklahoma's rushing attack with 8 carries, while wide receiver Brenen Thompson contributed a 19-yard reception in the second quarter. For Alabama, Richard Young led receivers with 7 receptions.
The victory was decisive, with Oklahoma covering the 13.5-point spread. The game finished well under the over-under at 46.5 points, highlighting the Sooners' defensive dominance throughout the contest.
AI-generated recap · Aug 29, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alabama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 Oklahoma | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Timeline
Drive Chart
Box Score
| Statistic | Alabama | Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 11-27 | 9-12 |
| Pass Yards | 164 | 68 |
| Rush Yards | 70 | 260 |
| Total Yards | 234 | 328 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| 3rd Down | 7-14 | 7-15 |
| Penalties | 4-30 | 4-20 |
| Possession | 25:49 | 34:11 |
Player Leaders
Player Leaders
Play-by-Play
Graham Nicholson kickoff for 55 yds , Billy Bowman Jr. return for 14 yds to the OU 24
Jackson Arnold run for 12 yds to the OU 36 for a 1ST down
Jackson Arnold run for 1 yd to the OU 37
Zion Ragins run for 3 yds to the OU 40
Jackson Arnold pass incomplete to Brenen Thompson
Luke Elzinga punt for 43 yds , Ryan Williams returns for 8 yds to the ALA 25
Jalen Milroe run for 1 yd to the ALA 26
Oklahoma Penalty, Defensive Offside (R Mason Thomas) to the ALA 31
Jalen Milroe run for 1 yd to the ALA 32
Jalen Milroe pass incomplete to Ryan Williams
James Burnip punt for 43 yds, punt out-of-bounds at the OU 25
Xavier Robinson run for 40 yds to the ALA 35 for a 1ST down
Taylor Tatum run for 2 yds to the ALA 33
Jackson Arnold run for 6 yds to the ALA 27
Taylor Tatum run for 6 yds to the ALA 21 Taylor Tatum fumbled, recovered by ALA Deontae Lawson
Alabama Penalty, Ineligible Downfield on Pass (Elijah Pritchett) to the ALA 16
Jalen Milroe pass incomplete to Ryan Williams
Jalen Milroe run for a loss of 1 yard to the ALA 15
Jalen Milroe pass complete to Germie Bernard for 32 yds to the ALA 47 for a 1ST down
Justice Haynes run for 7 yds to the OU 46
Justice Haynes run for 5 yds to the OU 41 for a 1ST down
Jalen Milroe run for 4 yds to the OU 37
Jalen Milroe run for a loss of 4 yards to the OU 41
Jalen Milroe pass complete to Ryan Williams for 30 yds to the OU 11 for a 1ST down
Jalen Milroe run for 7 yds to the OU 4
Jalen Milroe run for a loss of 3 yards to the OU 7
Jam Miller run for 3 yds to the OU 4
Graham Nicholson 22 yd FG GOOD
Jackson Arnold run for 11 yds to the OU 36 for a 1ST down
Jackson Arnold pass complete to Xavier Robinson for 9 yds to the OU 45
Jackson Arnold pass complete to Xavier Robinson for 6 yds to the ALA 49 for a 1ST down
Jackson Arnold run for 28 yds to the ALA 21 for a 1ST down
Gavin Sawchuk run for no gain to the ALA 21
Jackson Arnold pass incomplete to Bauer Sharp
Brenen Thompson pass incomplete to Bauer Sharp
Zach Schmit 39 yd FG MISSED
Jalen Milroe pass incomplete to Germie Bernard
Jalen Milroe pass incomplete to Ryan Williams
Jalen Milroe run for a loss of 2 yards to the ALA 19
James Burnip punt for 43 yds, fair catch by Peyton Bowen at the OU 38
Xavier Robinson run for 3 yds to the OU 41
Jackson Arnold run for 1 yd to the OU 42
Jackson Arnold pass complete to Brenen Thompson for 19 yds to the ALA 39 for a 1ST down
Xavier Robinson run for 12 yds to the ALA 27 for a 1ST down
Jackson Arnold run for no gain to the ALA 27
Jackson Arnold run for 8 yds to the ALA 19
Jackson Arnold run for 2 yds to the ALA 17 for a 1ST down
Jackson Arnold run for 1 yd to the ALA 16
Jackson Arnold run for 2 yds to the ALA 14
Jacob Jordan run for 3 yds to the ALA 11
Zach Schmit 29 yd FG GOOD
Jam Miller run for 9 yds to the ALA 34
Jam Miller run for 8 yds to the ALA 42 for a 1ST down
Jam Miller run for 2 yds to the ALA 44
Jalen Milroe run for a loss of 5 yards to the ALA 39
Oklahoma Penalty, Defensive Offside (5 Yards) to the ALA 44
Jalen Milroe pass incomplete to CJ Dippre
James Burnip punt for 23 yds, punt out-of-bounds at the OU 33
Xavier Robinson run for 2 yds to the OU 35
Xavier Robinson run for 6 yds to the OU 41
Xavier Robinson run for 4 yds to the OU 45 for a 1ST down
Gavin Sawchuk run for 8 yds to the ALA 47
Jackson Arnold pass complete to Xavier Robinson for no gain to the ALA 47
Jackson Arnold run for 5 yds to the ALA 42 for a 1ST down
Jackson Arnold run for 6 yds to the ALA 36
Jackson Arnold pass complete to Jake Roberts for 3 yds to the ALA 33
Xavier Robinson run for 3 yds to the ALA 30 for a 1ST down
Jackson Arnold run for no gain to the ALA 30
Jackson Arnold run for 12 yds to the ALA 18 for a 1ST down
Xavier Robinson run for 18 yds for a TD (Zach Schmit KICK)
Alabama Penalty, Offensive Holding (-10 Yards) to the ALA 15
Jam Miller run for 3 yds to the ALA 18
End of 2nd Quarter
Jam Miller run for 3 yds to the ALA 28
Jalen Milroe pass complete to Kobe Prentice for 14 yds to the ALA 42 for a 1ST down
Jalen Milroe pass intercepted Eli Bowen return for 25 yds to the ALA 14
Jackson Arnold pass complete to Xavier Robinson for 5 yds to the ALA 9
Jackson Arnold pass complete to Jacob Jordan for 5 yds to the ALA 4 for a 1ST down
Jackson Arnold run for 3 yds to the ALA 1
Xavier Robinson run for no gain to the ALA 1
Xavier Robinson run for 1 yd for a TD (Zach Schmit KICK)
Jalen Milroe run for 3 yds to the ALA 28
Justice Haynes run for 6 yds to the ALA 34
Jam Miller run for 2 yds to the ALA 36 for a 1ST down
Jam Miller run for 5 yds to the ALA 41
Jam Miller run for 4 yds to the ALA 45
Jam Miller run for 1 yd to the ALA 46 for a 1ST down
Jalen Milroe run for a loss of 1 yard to the ALA 45
Kip Lewis 49 Yd Interception Return (Zach Schmit Kick)
Jalen Milroe pass complete to Jam Miller for 6 yds to the ALA 31
Jam Miller run for 7 yds to the ALA 38 for a 1ST down
Jalen Milroe pass incomplete
Jam Miller run for a loss of 2 yards to the ALA 36
Jalen Milroe pass incomplete to Germie Bernard
James Burnip punt for 62 yds, downed at the OU 2
Xavier Robinson run for 3 yds to the OU 5
Jackson Arnold run for 9 yds to the OU 14 for a 1ST down
Xavier Robinson run for 6 yds to the OU 20
Jackson Arnold run for a loss of 2 yards to the OU 18
Jackson Arnold run for a loss of 1 yard to the OU 17
Luke Elzinga punt for 39 yds , Ryan Williams returns for no gain to the ALA 44
Jalen Milroe sacked by R Mason Thomas for a loss of 5 yards to the ALA 39
Jalen Milroe pass complete to Ryan Williams for 7 yds to the ALA 46
Jalen Milroe run for 11 yds to the OU 43 for a 1ST down
Jalen Milroe pass complete to Germie Bernard for 8 yds to the OU 35
Jalen Milroe pass incomplete
Jalen Milroe run for a loss of 1 yard to the OU 36
Alabama Penalty, Illegal Touching (Ryan Williams) to the OU 41
Xavier Robinson run for a loss of 1 yard to the OU 40
Jackson Arnold pass complete to Bauer Sharp for 16 yds to the ALA 44 for a 1ST down
Jackson Arnold pass complete to Bauer Sharp for 5 yds to the ALA 39
Xavier Robinson run for 3 yds to the ALA 36
Jackson Arnold sacked by Malachi Moore for a loss of 3 yards to the ALA 39
Oklahoma Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the ALA 44
Luke Elzinga punt for 43 yds , Ryan Williams returns for no gain to the ALA 1
Jalen Milroe run for 2 yds to the ALA 3
Jalen Milroe pass incomplete to Ryan Williams
Jalen Milroe pass complete to Josh Cuevas for 28 yds to the ALA 31 for a 1ST down
Alabama Penalty, Offensive Holding (Jaeden Roberts) to the ALA 21
Ty Simpson pass incomplete to Richard Young
Jalen Milroe pass complete to Richard Young for 7 yds to the ALA 28
Jalen Milroe pass complete to Germie Bernard for 15 yds to the ALA 43 for a 1ST down
Jalen Milroe pass complete to Germie Bernard for 5 yds to the ALA 48
Oklahoma Penalty, Delay of Game (Kobie McKinzie) to the OU 47 for a 1ST down
Jalen Milroe pass complete to Josh Cuevas for 12 yds to the OU 35 for a 1ST down
Jalen Milroe pass incomplete to Ryan Williams
Jalen Milroe pass incomplete to Jam Miller
Jalen Milroe pass incomplete to Germie Bernard
Jalen Milroe pass intercepted Woodi Washington return for 9 yds to the OU 44
Xavier Robinson run for 1 yd to the OU 45
Jackson Arnold run for 2 yds to the OU 47
Jackson Arnold run for 18 yds to the ALA 35 for a 1ST down
Jackson Arnold run for 3 yds to the ALA 32
Jackson Arnold run for 4 yds to the ALA 28
Xavier Robinson run for 1 yd to the ALA 27
Xavier Robinson run for 3 yds to the ALA 24 for a 1ST down
Xavier Robinson run for 2 yds to the ALA 22
Jackson Arnold run for 3 yds to the ALA 19
TEAM run for a loss of 3 yards to the ALA 22