Oklahoma set the tone on Alabama's very first offensive snap as linebacker Danny Stutsman met Jalen Milroe at the line of scrimmage for a one-yard gain. Stutsman's strong tackle immediately energizes the Sooners defense as their captain got the better of Alabama's on the first snap.

Alabama football quarterback Jalen Milroe had a chance to make the tackle. After throwing an ugly interception to Oklahoma’s Kip Lewis, Milroe was the only player who could have got the cornerback down,

While Alabama fans have been critical of new head coach Kalen DeBoer all season, there was still a clear path to the College Football Playoff for the Tide. However, that path became a bit murkier and possibly nonexistent following the team's 24-3 loss to an Oklahoma team that was severely injured and just fighting to be bowl-eligible.