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Alabama at Oklahoma
Dec 20, 2025 • Completed
College Football Playoff First Round Game
Away
Alabama
SEC

Final Score
34 - 24

Home
Oklahoma
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
28%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
5.32
Postgame Win Probability
Oklahoma: 26.3%
Alabama: 73.7%
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Alabama beats Oklahoma 34-24
Alabama defeated Oklahoma 34-24 in Week 1 of the 2025 postseason slate, finishing with a 260-362 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 34-24. John Mateer 8 Yd Run (Tate Sandell Kick) came with 5:29 left in the first quarter, giving Oklahoma the first major swing.
Alabama's box score carried the story: 260 total yards, 28 rushing yards, and 232 passing yards. Oklahoma finished with 362 total yards, including 55 on the ground and 307 through the air.
Alabama converted 2-12 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Alabama led 17-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was (04:33) #31 C.Talty field goal attempt from 40 yards GOOD (H: #38 B.Doud, LS: #45 D.Bird), clock 04:30.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
John Mateer 8 Yd Run (Tate Sandell Kick) (Oklahoma led 7-0 over Alabama).
Field Goal Good
(00:48) #29 T.Sandell field goal attempt from 51 yards GOOD (H: #87 J.Ulrich, LS: #49 B.Anderson), clock 00:45 (Oklahoma led 10-0 over Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
(07:01) Shotgun #15 T.Simpson pass complete short left to #17 L.Brooks caught at OU06, for 10 yards to the OU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:52, 1ST DOWN #31 C.Talty kick attempt good (H: #38 B.Doud… (Alabama led 7-17 over Oklahoma).
Field Goal Good
(02:10) #31 C.Talty field goal attempt from 35 yards GOOD (H: #38 B.Doud, LS: #45 D.Bird), clock 02:08 (Alabama led 10-17 over Oklahoma).
Passing Touchdown
Isaiah Sategna III 7 Yd pass from John Mateer (Tate Sandell Kick) (Oklahoma led 17-0 over Alabama).
Interception Return Touchdown
(01:26) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 J.Mateer pass intercepted by #2 Z.Brown at UA50 #2 Z.Brown return 50 yards to the OU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:18 #31 C.Talty kick attempt good (H: #38 B.Doud, LS:… (Oklahoma led 17-17 over Alabama).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-24
Alabama defeated Oklahoma.
Total yards
260-362
Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
28
Alabama averaged 1.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
232
Alabama averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-12
Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-18
Oklahoma's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Oklahoma | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 362 | 260 |
| Passing Yards | 307 | 232 |
| Rushing Yards | 55 | 28 |
| First Downs | 18 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-18 | 2-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-50 | 4-46 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-42 | 18-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 33:08 | 26:52 |