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 the Sooners defense will have to do to slow down the Crimson Tide's explosive offense led by Ty Simpson, Germie Bernard and Ryan Williams. It should be a great schematic battle between OU's Brent Venables and Alabama's Ryan Grubb.

0:00 Intro

1:18 OU's defense must shut down Alabama's struggling rushing attack with Jam Miller and Daniel Hill

6:11 OU's defense make Ty Simpson uncomfortable in the pocket or he will produce explosive plays

8:58 OU's defense must attack whoever Alabama plays at right tackle in order to get pressure on Ty Simpson and prevent him from pushing the ball down the field to Ryan Williams

16:26 OU's must force some inaccurate throws from Crimson Tide QB Ty Simpson

21:51 OU's pass rushers must stay disciplined in their rush lanes to prevent Ty Simpson from picking up big chunks as a scrambler

26:56 OU's defense must tackle Germie Bernard in space

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