The good news, of course, is that the Oklahoma Sooners made it to the College Football Playoff for the first time under head coach Brent Venables. However, the

The Sooners' quarterback could return in 2026, and he said he'll start to think about his future in the coming weeks.

The Crimson Tide added a field goal after the error and then capitalized on a subsequent interception for a touchdown by Alabama defensive back Zabien Brown against quarterback John Mateen to even the score by halftime.

The Crimson Tide roared back from an early 17-0 deficit to earn the first road win in College Football Playoff history

Oklahoma football star R Mason Thomas was one of the most productive edge rushers in the country before injury, but has missed the Sooners ' last three games, including most of their win over Tennessee on Nov. 1. He's aiming to return for the first time since against Alabama on Friday, Dec. 19, in the College Football Playoff.

Alabama went on a 34-7 run to close out the game. As the game went on, the Crimson Tide ramped up pressure, finishing with five sacks. Alabama also tallied 20 pressures, per Pro Football Focus. Yhonzae Pierre led the way with four.

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables provided proof of concept with a CFP appearance, but inconsistency on offense ultimately kept the Sooners from competing at an elite level

Enter Sategna, the Arkansas transfer, who wasn’t met with much fanfare when he arrived this offseason. He worked his way into a starting role as OU’s slot receiver, after three years with the Razorbacks. After redshirting in 2022, he registered three touchdowns on 52 catches over the previous two seasons before coming to Norman.