This was a tough loss for the Tide, and has SEC title game ramifications. Alabama got beat by a team that was fast, physical, and opportunistic Saturday. Brent Venables' football IQ was on full display in the game. Alabama's season and playoff hopes are not over though.

Consequential games across the SEC had AP top 25 voters rethinking the order around the top of the updated college football rankings as we move into Week 13 action.

The journey of Alabama's season didn't change much with loss to Oklahoma, but vibes were harpooned and perception polluted.

Oklahoma forced three turnovers and sacked Ty Simpson four times to pull of its biggest win since joining the SEC

Alabama suffered its first loss in SEC play at the hands of the Oklahoma Sooners with a 23-21 defeat inside Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday night. The Crimson Tide is now 8-2 (6-1 SEC) on the season and joins a logjam of SEC teams with one-loss in conference play. Alabama dropped six spots from No. 4 to No. 10 in the latest Coaches Poll.

Alabama dominated Oklahoma at times but lost its first homecoming game in 22 years with five logic-defying moments.

Eli Bowen returned an interception 87 yards for a touchdown, Kip Lewis had two sacks and Oklahoma snapped ’Bama’s 17-game home winning streak while handing its second-year coach, Kalen DeBoer, his first loss at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama had won eight in a row overall since getting blown out at Florida State in its opener.

AUBURN, Ala.- The Iron Bowl has gotten more important for both the Auburn Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Auburn is fighting for a bowl berth, and Alabama will be fighting for a spot in the College Football Playoffs.