re: Saban Mad

Bama has visited Norman 1 time in history. I can’t wait for the SEC games. Regardless win/lose records the games both home and away are going to be great fun and huge ratings. TV will make out for both new teams games due to interest in how we do.

No. 2 Oklahoma 37, Alabama 27 (Sept. 7, 2002)

It took until 2002 for the two proud programs to meet in the regular season. Oklahoma starting QB Jason White tore the ACL in his right knee during the game, forcing him to miss the entire season. The Sooners led 23-3 but had to rally late. Kejaun Jones gave OU the lead on an 8-yard run before safety Eric Bassey returned a fumble 46 yards to clinch the win.


Then the next year OU visited Bama for the only game there between schools:

No. 1 Oklahoma 20, Alabama 13 (Sept. 6, 2003)

Eventual Heisman winner Jason White passed for 259 yards and two touchdowns as the Sooners again beat Alabama. Oklahoma held the top spot in the rankings since losing to Kansas State in the Big 12 Championship Game.