"In the Weeds": Keys to Victory for OU Football's Offense vs. Alabama's Defense 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 offense vs. Alabama's defense in the 1st round College Football Playoff on December 19, 2025. John Mateer and the Sooners offense will look to deliver its best performance of the season when they need it most against the Crimson Tide's defense.

0:00 Intro
1:11 OU's offense must protect the ball against an Alabama defense that is great at forcing fumbles
3:21 Sooners offense must attack the edges of the Crimson Tide's defense with speed sweeps, bubble screens, quick screens, etc.
7:53 OU's offense must use test Alabama's defense with some unique formations
14:53 Isaiah Sategna and Deion Burks must produce some big plays from short completions
20:42 Get John Mateer on the move early to allow him to get some easy completions and build confidence

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