Oklahoma beat Alabama during the regular season by taking advantage of the Crimson Tide’s mistakes, including three turnovers — one an interception returned for a touchdown — and a missed field goal. The Sooners also had a long punt runback that led to a short-field touchdown.

The Crimson Tide had 194 more total yards than the Sooners in its home loss to Oklahoma on Nov. 15.

Oklahoma and Alabama meet Friday night again. While the Crimson Tide believes the rematch can swing their way, the Sooners’ defense proved in Tuscaloosa that it can control the moments that matter most.

Alabama and Oklahoma will face each other in the College Football Playoff just a month after they squared off in Tuscaloosa.

The Sooners no doubt needed time off from a health standpoint, but Arbuckle is still asking a lot of his offense to prep for Alabama.

Oklahoma football coach Brent Venables pays his respects to Alabama's Kalen DeBoer ahead of their rematch in the College Football Playoffs.