"In the Weeds": Keys to Victory for OU Football's Offense vs. Alabama's Defense

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman break down the X's and O's of some of the things they'll be watching for in Oklahoma vs. Alabama on November 15, 2025. They dive into what John Mateer and the Sooners offense will have to do to move the ball and score points against a talented Alabama defense that has been one of the best in the country at forcing turnovers.

0:00 Intro
0:51 OU must locate where Alabama edge Yhonzae Pierre is on the field
5:14 Sooners offense must force Alabama's corners to tackle in the run game
8:59 OU must utilize 12 personnel formations that have given the Crimson Tide's defense trouble
14:15 OU's offense must attack Dijon Lee Jr. with comeback routes
17:56 Sooners offensive line must pass protect well so that John Mateer can attack the middle of the field in the passing game
21:41 OU's offense should take advantage of how many Alabama defenders line up close to the ball in condensed 12 personnel formations

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