Alabama outgained Oklahoma 406-212, but three turnovers and a special teams meltdown cost the Tide. Where to go from here?
Saturday's loss to Oklahoma stings, not because the Sooners dominated the Tide like last year, but because Alabama outplayed itself. The numbers don't lie: Alabama racked up 406 total yards to Oklahoma's 212, and held the ball for 34:28 of the game. Despite controlling most of the action, and maybe TOO much on their last drive, a trio of turnovers and a missed 36-yard field goal turned the tide.