"In the Weeds": Keys to Victory for OU Football's Defense vs. Alabama's Offense in 1st Round of CFP

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman break down the X's and O's of some the keys to victory for OU football's defense vs. Alabama's offense in the 1st round College Football Playoff on December 19, 2025. The Sooners defense will look to limit Ty Simpson and the Crimson Tide's elite wide receiver core of Germie Bernard, Ryan Williams and Isaiah Horton.

0:00 Intro
1:51 OU's defense must shut down Jame Miller, Daniel Hill and Alabama's running game
6:11 OU's defense must hit Ty Simposn if Alabama decides to go to some QB run game
10:41 OU's defense must limit Germie Bernard's yards after catch
17:55 OU's defense must prevent Ryan Williams from making explosive plays
23:03 OU's defense must find and limit Isaiah Horton in the red zone

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