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OU vs Alabama game recap: Sooners shock the Crimson Tide

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OU safety Jaydan Hardy. (Gary Cosby - Imagn Images)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — No. 11 OU shocked No. 4 Alabama on Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium. And shocked the world.

The Sooners, which were six-point underdogs, beat the Crimson Tide thanks to an incredible defensive effort. OU totaled only 212 yards compared to Alabama’s 406. But it was three turnovers — including a pick-6 — that was the difference for Oklahoma.

Here’s how it all went down.

The moment: Sophomore cornerback Eli Bowen returned an interception 87 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter. That play gave OU a commanding 10-0 lead early in the game and set the tone for the defense.

MVP: DE Taylor Wein. The junior defensive end had some of the biggest plays of the game. He blocked a field goal to end the first half and had a strip sack in the third quarter that led to a field goal for OU. Wein finished with three tackles, one tackle for loss and a sack.

Stat to know: OU is now 17-0 during the Venables era when it wins the turnover battle. The Sooners won the turnover margin 3-0 on Saturday against Alabama.

Up next: Oklahoma will face Missouri at 11 a.m. CT at Gaylord-Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The Sooners appear to control their own destiny to the College Football Playoff, needing two more wins to get into the 12-team playoff.

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