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OU vs Bama will be settled by ST
Posted on 12/12/25 at 1:04 pm
Posted on 12/12/25 at 1:04 pm
Advantage OU
Two struggling offenses, comparable defenses (though I think OU is better against the run & Bama better vs pass)
The only clear mismatch is special teams… in particular, OU’s kicker vs talty.
Talty is so bad that I remember his name (only kicker in CFB this is true of outside LSU’s roster). OU’s guy is a Groza finalist.
OU is gonna win this with FGs. It’ll be the worst playoff game to watch excluding the G5 mismatches.
Two struggling offenses, comparable defenses (though I think OU is better against the run & Bama better vs pass)
The only clear mismatch is special teams… in particular, OU’s kicker vs talty.
Talty is so bad that I remember his name (only kicker in CFB this is true of outside LSU’s roster). OU’s guy is a Groza finalist.
OU is gonna win this with FGs. It’ll be the worst playoff game to watch excluding the G5 mismatches.
This post was edited on 12/12/25 at 1:32 pm
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Posted on 12/12/25 at 1:09 pm to DeathByTossDive225
Simpson has to make the throws if Bama wants to win. Bama WRs can take advantage of OUs secondary, but Ty has to start playing like he was in October
Posted on 12/12/25 at 1:18 pm to DeathByTossDive225
One starting DB done after shoulder surgery. Starting center got some random infection that put him in the hospital before LSU. He’s still out. Mason-Thomas has been the biggest weapon out of service since injuring his quad on the scoop and score vs Tennessee. Not ideal for a SEC matchup let alone a playoff game. Hopefully week off helps OUr guys
Posted on 12/12/25 at 1:20 pm to DeathByTossDive225
Special teams are important. Who knew?
Posted on 12/12/25 at 1:21 pm to DeathByTossDive225
Well our special teams are god awful so see you all next season.
Posted on 12/12/25 at 1:22 pm to DeathByTossDive225
Alabama is putting the special in special teams this year.
If it comes down to ST, we're fricked.
If it comes down to ST, we're fricked.
Posted on 12/12/25 at 1:22 pm to DeathByTossDive225
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OU vs Bama will be settled by ST
Not sure about this next time but last time sure made a HUGE difference for OU, I was there and saw it in real time, Bama's ST felt very generous to OU for sure.
Posted on 12/12/25 at 1:23 pm to IamNotaRobot
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One starting DB done after shoulder surgery. Starting center got some random infection that put him in the hospital before LSU. He’s still out. Mason-Thomas has been the biggest weapon out of service since injuring his quad on the scoop and score vs Tennessee. Not ideal
Only one I see here that maybe affects my opinion is the DB, since it was recent.
Post is based on the last 3-4 weeks of the season.
Your FG kicker is an absolute weapon in a game like this, compounded by the fact that Talty is “might shank an extra point at any given moment” level horrendous.
I’d be optimistic. Now, round two? I don’t think either team gets past IU. And I’m not shitting on anyone, they are just legitimately very good.
This post was edited on 12/12/25 at 1:25 pm
Posted on 12/12/25 at 1:28 pm to cajuntiger1010
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Simpson has to make the throws if Bama wants to win. Bama WRs can take advantage of OUs secondary
From what I saw on the field, Kaleb Edwards was gashing them some at TE BUT Cuevos was destroying them. They were not only giving him space but they couldn't stop him. He was open on a couple of other throws that Ty didn't see as well, one would have been a walk in TD. I think while we did work the TEs a lot, I would have kept throwing it to them until they shut that down...I felt like there were still even more opportunities we left on the field for our TE's...we really do need Cuevos back though, he was a nightmare for OU DB's in that game.
This post was edited on 12/12/25 at 1:29 pm
Posted on 12/12/25 at 1:43 pm to DeathByTossDive225
only a bad game if you don't like good defense. smh.
Posted on 12/12/25 at 2:19 pm to DeathByTossDive225
The DB, Williams, has been out since SC game. Was hoping he’d be able to play but they out the kibosh on it
Posted on 12/12/25 at 2:36 pm to IamNotaRobot
Not just the kicker but the OU punter was also 1st team All SEC and OU has blocked several field goals this year. Lets hope it comes down to special teams!
Posted on 12/12/25 at 2:38 pm to DeathByTossDive225
Its awful nice of you to consider our offense "struggling"....thats a much better adjective than id use. 
Posted on 12/12/25 at 2:42 pm to Wishbone85
ST- advantage OU
Defense- huge advantage OU
Offense- slight edge to Bama
Coaching- OU
Home at night huge advantage OU
24-6 OU
Defense- huge advantage OU
Offense- slight edge to Bama
Coaching- OU
Home at night huge advantage OU
24-6 OU
Posted on 12/12/25 at 2:56 pm to OUownsTexas
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only a bad game if you don't like good defense. smh.
I love good defense, but bad offense is a slog.
For example, B1G CCG was a fun watch — that game was 10-13. Whereas, LSU vs OU was moreso just bad football.
Posted on 12/12/25 at 3:20 pm to DeathByTossDive225
OU vs. Bama will be settled by the REFS
Posted on 12/12/25 at 3:41 pm to IamNotaRobot
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One starting DB done after shoulder surgery. Starting center got some random infection that put him in the hospital before LSU. He’s still out. Mason-Thomas has been the biggest weapon out of service since injuring his quad on the scoop and score vs Tennessee. Not ideal for a SEC matchup let alone a playoff game. Hopefully week off helps OUr guys
Thing is, Gentry Williams and R Mason Thomas didn't play in Tuscaloosa. Jayden Jackson (Starting DT and run stopper) only played 12 snaps. As you pointed out Williams is out. Hopefully Thomas and Jackson are healthy. Also, I'm hoping the OU offensive line is a bit healthier.
Posted on 12/12/25 at 3:42 pm to DeathByTossDive225
Fire Nunez.
Posted on 12/12/25 at 4:05 pm to DeathByTossDive225
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OU vs Bama will be settled by ST
Advantage OU
Understatement of the millennium
Posted on 12/12/25 at 7:04 pm to IamNotaRobot
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One starting DB done after shoulder surgery.
To be fair, Gentry Williams hasn't been a factor this year. Starters have been Eli Bowen and Courtland Guillory for some time now and they've been solid so far.
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