For Alabama football fans, the 23-21 loss to Oklahoma was disappointing, almost dispiriting. No doubt the loss was disheartening to Alabama Crimson Tide players as well.
Turnovers and Special Teams mistakes gave the Sooners double-digit points and took away three Alabama points. In an evenly matched game, one team making so many mistakes is going to beat itself.
The Crimson Tide defense played well. Kane Wommack's defense held the Sooners to 212 total yards. Against SEC teams, Oklahoma went into the game averaging 318 yards.
The Alabama offense produced 406 yards and 23 first downs to Oklahoma's 13.