In a shocking turn of events, No. 11 Oklahoma handed No. 4 Alabama a 23-21 defeat at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, ending the Crimson Tide’s 17-game home winning streak and curtailing their eight-game overall streak. The loss throws Alabama’s SEC title hopes into uncertainty while boosting Oklahoma’s College Football Playoff prospects.

Alabama’s offense toiled to find its groove early, going three-and-out on its first two possessions, while Oklahoma opened the scoring with a field goal. The first major turning point came late in the opening quarter when Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson threw his second interception of the season. Oklahoma’s Eli Bowen returned it 87 yards for a pick-six, giving the Sooners a 10-0 lead.

The Tide replied fleetingly with a 12-play, 72-yard drive

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