Former Oklahoma defensive coordinator Mike Stoops will reportedly join Alabama’s staff as an analyst in an off-field position, according to USA TODAY Sports.
Stoops was fired as Oklahoma's defensive coordinator after the Sooners' 48–45 Red River Showdown loss to Texas. Oklahoma's defense gave up 501 yards of total offense in the loss and allowed the highest offensive output by Texas in the history of their rivalry. Assistant head coach and former defensive tackles coach Ruffin McNeill took over as the team's defensive coordinator.
"I have great respect for Mike," Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley said after Stoops's firing.