Alabama Crimson Tide 34–24 Oklahoma Sooners: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Oklahoma Sooners 34–24 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Alabama Crimson Tide 34, Oklahoma Sooners 24.

Game summary

Alabama Crimson Tide beat Oklahoma Sooners 34–24 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: John Mateer (Oklahoma) — 7.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +1.53 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: John Mateer — 8.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: #5 G.Bernard caught at OU10 — 2 rec, 28.0 yds.
EPA edge: Alabama (-0.104/play) vs Oklahoma (-0.117/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Alabama Crimson Tide	0	9	9	6	34
Oklahoma Sooners	9	12	0	6	24

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

ALAAlabama Crimson Tide

+3OPP 34

+3OPP 18

+3OPP 23

OUOklahoma Sooners

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Oklahoma
Q1TD
JMJohn Mateer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
John Mateer rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
Oklahoma
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 34
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 51 yards
Oklahoma
Q2TD
ISIsaiah Sategna III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
John Mateer pass to Isaiah Sategna III for a touchdown (7 yards)
Alabama
Q2TD
#L#17 L.Brooks caught at OU06
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
#17 L.Brooks caught at OU06 catch for a touchdown (10 yards)
Alabama
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
9-15
Field goal good from 35 yards
Oklahoma
Q2TD
NHNo Huddle-Shotgun #10 J.Mateer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-21
No Huddle-Shotgun #10 J.Mateer — Interception returned for a touchdown
Alabama
Q3TD
#L#17 L.Brooks caught at OU00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
#17 L.Brooks caught at OU00 catch for a touchdown (30 yards)
Alabama
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
18-21
Field goal good from 40 yards
Oklahoma
Q4TD
#D#4 D.Burks caught at UA18
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-27
#4 D.Burks caught at UA18 catch for a touchdown (37 yards)
Alabama
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

John Mateer (Oklahoma) — 7.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.53 EPA/play +1.53 EPA
#15 T.Simpson (Alabama) — 12.0 yds · +1.09 EPA/play +1.09 EPA
Shotgun #10 J.Mateer (Oklahoma) — 109.0 yds · +0.06 EPA/play +0.80 EPA

Rushing

John Mateer (Oklahoma) — 8.0 yds · 1 TD +1.78 EPA

Receiving

#5 G.Bernard caught at OU10 (Alabama) — 2 rec · 28.0 yds +0.30 EPA
#11 J.Gibson caught at UA37 (Oklahoma) — 1 rec · 38.0 yds +4.05 EPA
#4 D.Burks caught at UA18 (Oklahoma) — 1 rec · 37.0 yds +3.44 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
John Mateer	Oklahoma	1	100.0%	7	1	+1.53	+1.53
#15 T.Simpson	Alabama	1	100.0%	12	0	+1.09	+1.09
Shotgun #10 J.Mateer	Oklahoma	13	61.5%	109	0	+0.06	+0.80
04:21) No Huddle #15 T.Simpson	Alabama	1	100.0%	14	0	+0.59	+0.59
o Huddle-Shotgun #15 T.Simpson	Alabama	6	50.0%	46	0	-0.01	-0.05
No Huddle-Shotgun #15 T.Simpson	Alabama	2	0.0%	-16	0	-1.59	-3.19

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Alabama	Oklahoma
Plays	54	75
EPA / play	-0.104	-0.117
Total EPA	-5.60	-8.75
Success rate	25.9%	32.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.020	-0.108
Rush EPA / play	-0.298	-0.132
Yards	258	415

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Oklahoma	9	31	-3.41	Punt
Q1	Alabama	3	5	-3.19	Punt
Q1	Oklahoma	8	59	+6.18	Rush TD
Q1	Alabama	3	0	-2.26	Punt
Q1	Oklahoma	5	28	-0.53	Field goal
Q1	Alabama	3	7	-2.12	Punt
Q2	Oklahoma	8	63	+4.50	Pass TD
Q2	Alabama	9	75	+6.72	Pass TD
Q2	Oklahoma	4	22	-0.91	Punt
Q2	Alabama	4	13	-1.92	Field goal
Q2	Oklahoma	4	71	-7.86	Touchdown
Q2	Oklahoma	6	12	-1.38	Ended
Q3	Alabama	4	16	-1.74	Punt
Q3	Oklahoma	3	4	-2.81	Ended
Q3	Alabama	3	60	+4.76	Pass TD
Q3	Oklahoma	3	3	-3.37	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Oklahoma Sooners · No Huddle-Shotgun #10 J.Mateer — Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.26 EPA)
Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · #17 L.Brooks caught at OU06 catch for a touchdown (10 yards) (+5.22 EPA)
Q4 · Oklahoma Sooners · Shotgun #10 J.Mateer pass to #11 J.Gibson caught at UA37 for 38 yards (4th & 5) (+4.05 EPA)
Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · #17 L.Brooks caught at OU00 catch for a touchdown (30 yards) (+3.47 EPA)
Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Shotgun #15 T.Simpson pass to #17 L.Brooks caught at OU45 for 29 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.44 EPA)
Q4 · Oklahoma Sooners · #4 D.Burks caught at UA18 catch for a touchdown (37 yards) (+3.44 EPA)
Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · o Huddle-Shotgun #15 T.Simpson pass to #1 I.Horton caught at OU39 for 37 yards (2nd & 9) (+3.29 EPA)
Q2 · Oklahoma Sooners · Punt (-3.2 EPA)

Key takeaways

Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (34–24) in Week 1.
Passing edge: John Mateer (Oklahoma) — 7.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Alabama at -0.104 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Alabama Crimson Tide vs Oklahoma Sooners?

Alabama Crimson Tide 34, Oklahoma Sooners 24 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Alabama Crimson Tide vs Oklahoma Sooners?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 34–24.

Where can I find the Alabama Crimson Tide vs Oklahoma Sooners box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401779840.

Who led Alabama Crimson Tide vs Oklahoma Sooners in passing?

John Mateer (Oklahoma) led passers with 7.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Alabama Crimson Tide at Oklahoma Sooners in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.