Alabama will travel to Norman on Friday night in the CFP first round, facing an Oklahoma team that the Crimson Tide have already faced once before.
For the second time this month, a rematch is in store for Alabama, as the Crimson Tide are set to collide once again with the Oklahoma Sooners this upcoming Friday night in the CFP first round.
One of college football's most talented teams, Oklahoma is an opponent which Alabama has already seen once this season, as the Sooners previously defeated the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa back in November, 23-21. In that game, Alabama was plagued by three costly turnovers, and fell even despite outgaining the Sooners in total yardage, 406-212.
Looking ahead, Alabama now finds themselves matched up with Oklahoma yet again, this time in a game which will be played in Norman. Do the Crimson Tide have what it takes to avenge that loss in a hostile environment, or are the Sooners set to defeat Alabama twice in one season?
Following is everything you need to know about Alabama's CFP first round opponent, the Oklahoma Sooners.
Oklahoma Sooners 2025 team overview
- Conference: SEC
- Stadium: Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, Oklahoma
- Record: 10-2 overall (6-2 SEC)
- Ranking: No. 8 in CFP Rankings, No. 8 in US LBM Coaches Poll, No. 8 in AP Poll
Oklahoma comes into Friday night's contest as the No. 8 overall seeded team in the CFP. The Sooners record also is 10-2 overall (6-2 SEC) with their lone losses having come against Texas and Ole Miss, with the latter having come at home.
Oklahoma Sooners 2025 coaching staff
- Head Coach: Brent Venables
- Offensive Coordinator: Ben Arbuckle
- Co-Defensive Coordinator: Todd Bates/Jay Valai
The head coach at Oklahoma is Brent Venables, who owns a combined 32-19 overall record across his four seasons in Norman, while also 2-0 against Alabama during that span. Ben Arbuckle is also in his first season as Oklahoma's offensive coordinator, while former Alabama assistant Jay Valai is a prominent coach on defense.
Oklahoma Sooners 2025 offensive stats
- Points Per Game: 26.4 (No. 80 in FBS)
- Total Yards Per Game: 353.7
- Passing Yards Per Game: 229.9
- Rushing Yards Per Game: 123.8
Oklahoma's offense comes into Friday night averaging 26.4 points per game and 353.7 total yards a contest, both of which ranked among the bottom half of the SEC during the regular season. Averaging 123.8 yards per game on the ground, Oklahoma is also one of the SEC's worst at running the ball, while the Sooners passing attack ranks in the middle of the conference at 229.9 a contest.
Oklahoma Sooners 2025 defensive stats
- Points Per Game Allowed: 13.9 (No. 7 in FBS)
- Total Yards Per Game Allowed: 273.6
- Passing Yards Per Game Allowed: 192.2
- Rushing Yards Per Game Allowed: 81.4
The Sooners defense is undoubtedly Oklahoma's biggest strength coming into Friday night allowing only 13.9 total points per game to opponents, a number which ranks tops in the SEC, as well as No. 7 nationally. Oklahoma also ranks No. 1 in the SEC with only 273.6 total yards per game allowed to opponents, while also top five in passing and rushing a contest.
Oklahoma Sooners 2025 offensive players to know
- Isaiah Sategna III, Wide Receiver, Redshirt Junior
- Tate Sandell, Kicker, Redshirt Junior
- John Mateer, Quarterback, Redshirt Junior
- Deion Burks, Wide Receiver, Redshirt Senior
- Jaren Kanak, Tight End, Senior
Leading the Sooners offense is quarterback John Mateer, who has three primary pass catchers in Isaiah Sategna III, Deion Burks, and Jaren Kanak, the former of which also leads the SEC with 23 punt returns this season. Oklahoma also has a key name to know on special teams in Tate Sandell, who recently won the Lou Groza Award presented to the nation's top kicker.
Oklahoma Sooners 2025 defensive players to know
- Kip Lewis, Linebacker, Redshirt Junior
- Taylor Wein, Defensive Line, Redshirt Sophomore
- R Mason Thomas, Defensive Line, Senior
- Owen Heinecke, Linebacker, Redshirt Junior
- Peyton Bowen, Defensive Back, Junior
On defense, Oklahoma has a very talented front seven that features the likes of Taylor Wein and R Mason Thomas on the defensive line, along with Kip Lewis and Owen Heinecke at linebacker. Peyton Bowen and Eli Bowen are also among the names to know elsewhere, both of which have two interceptions this season.
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