Alabama vs. Oklahoma: TV channel, kickoff time, live stream and keys to victory

The College Football Playoff race heats up this Saturday as No. 4 Alabama hosts No. 11 Oklahoma at Bryant-Denny Stadium. This SEC showdown is one of the most anticipated games of Week 12, with both teams fighting to keep their postseason hopes alive. Alabama enters on an eight-game winning streak, while Oklahoma looks to build […]

Ian Valentino — National College Football Writer
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Oct 11, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) drops back to pass during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.
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The College Football Playoff race heats up this Saturday as No. 4 Alabama hosts No. 11 Oklahoma at Bryant-Denny Stadium. This SEC showdown is one of the most anticipated games of Week 12, with both teams fighting to keep their postseason hopes alive. Alabama enters on an eight-game winning streak, while Oklahoma looks to build on its dramatic win over Tennessee.

This matchup features two elite defenses and quarterbacks who can change the game. Alabama’s Ty Simpson has thrown for 2,461 yards and 21 touchdowns with just one interception, making him a Heisman contender. On the other side, Oklahoma’s John Mateer brings a dual-threat element, passing for 1,949 yards and rushing for 306 yards with six scores. Expect a chess match between Alabama’s aggressive secondary and Oklahoma’s disruptive front seven.

The Crimson Tide have struggled to run the ball, averaging just 3.9 yards per carry, while Oklahoma boasts the nation’s No. 4 rushing defense. That means Simpson will need to deliver through the air against a Sooners defense that ranks first in success rate and fourth in sack rate. Conversely, Alabama’s defense, which leads the SEC in yards allowed and turnover margin (+10), will aim to contain Mateer’s mobility and force mistakes.

How to watch Alabama vs. Oklahoma

  • Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
  • Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. CT / 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • TV Channel: ABC
  • Live Stream: Fubo (free trial), YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV Stream
  • Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network; SiriusXM Home 84, Away 191

Prediction: Alabama overcomes monstrous Oklahoma defense

Keys for Alabama vs. Oklahoma matchup

Alabama

  • Protect Ty Simpson: Oklahoma ranks among the best in sack rate; keeping Simpson upright is critical.
  • Win turnover battle: Alabama’s +10 margin is a major advantage in a tight game.
  • Attack through the air: With a struggling run game, explosive passing plays are essential.

Oklahoma

  • Pressure the quarterback: The Sooners’ defensive front must disrupt Simpson’s timing.
  • Stop the run completely: Force Alabama into a one-dimensional passing attack.
  • Maximize Mateer’s mobility: Use designed runs and play-action to exploit Alabama’s issues with mobile QBs

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