What you should watch for as Oklahoma welcomes No. 7 Alabama in this new-look SEC football matchup on Saturday, with our updated prediction for the game. Alabam

The Oklahoma Sooners originally had some good news going into this game against the Alabama Crimson Tide. They have been banged up all year, and this game was going to be good for them in that area. And,

Oklahoma is in the third season under head coach Brent Venables, who holds a combined 21-15 overall record since taking over the Sooners program back in 2022. Oklahoma also has a former Alabama assistant coach on their staff in co-defensive coordinator/cornerbacks coach Jay Valai.

1). Although Jalen Milroe has impressed in recent series and situations, the key to slowing down the Tide attack is containing receiver Ryan Williams. The 17 year old phenomenon from Mobile has already hauled in 8 touchdown receptions this season. OU’s secondary must keep him in check.

The No. 7-ranked Crimson Tide are playing their best football of the season as they prepare to take on Oklahoma.

The Alabama Crimson Tide will officially make their return to SEC play this Saturday night in Norman for what is their first-ever conference showdown with the Oklahoma Sooners. When taking a look at the matchup between Alabama and Oklahoma as well,