Oklahoma vs. Alabama

Last Meeting Highlights

Game Notes

The Oklahoma Sooners and Alabama Crimson Tide have met seven times in football, with Alabama leading the series 4–2–1. The games have been played at neutral sites (Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl, and Dallas) and in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Here’s a breakdown of their matchups:

• 1963: Alabama’s Dominant Orange Bowl Win
  On January 1, 1963, No. 5 Alabama defeated No. 8 Oklahoma 17–0 in the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. Led by coach Bear Bryant, the Crimson Tide’s defense shut out Oklahoma, with quarterback Joe Namath throwing a touchdown pass to secure Alabama’s 1962 national championship.
• 1970: Lone Tie in Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl
  On December 31, 1970, Oklahoma and Alabama played to a 24–24 tie in the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston, Texas. Alabama’s Johnny Musso rushed for 108 yards, but Oklahoma’s wishbone offense, led by Jack Mildren, matched the Tide’s effort in a high-scoring draw.
• 2002: Oklahoma’s Blowout in Norman
  On September 7, 2002, No. 2 Oklahoma defeated No. 5 Alabama 37–27 at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma-Memorial Stadium in Norman. Quarterback Jason White threw for 259 yards, and the Sooners’ defense forced three turnovers, pulling away in the fourth quarter.
• 2003: Alabama Edges Sooners in Tuscaloosa
  On September 6, 2003, Alabama won 20–13 over No. 11 Oklahoma at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. Brodie Croyle’s 205 passing yards and a stout Alabama defense held off Oklahoma’s comeback attempt in a defensive battle.
• 2014: Sooners Upset Tide in Sugar Bowl
  On January 2, 2014, No. 11 Oklahoma stunned No. 3 Alabama 45–31 in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana. Freshman quarterback Trevor Knight threw for 348 yards and four touchdowns, outpacing Alabama’s AJ McCarron in a high-octane offensive showcase.
• 2018: Alabama’s Orange Bowl Rout
  On December 29, 2018, No. 1 Alabama defeated No. 4 Oklahoma 45–34 in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. Tua Tagovailoa threw for 318 yards and four touchdowns, while Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray countered with 308 passing yards and two scores, but Alabama’s early 28–0 lead proved insurmountable.
• 2024: Alabama’s SEC Showdown Victory
  On November 23, 2024, No. 7 Alabama defeated Oklahoma 24–3 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. Jalen Milroe passed for 216 yards and two touchdowns, and Alabama’s defense held Oklahoma to 234 total yards, securing a dominant win in their first SEC meeting since Oklahoma joined the conference.