What did Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer have to say about the Oklahoma Sooners?

Aug 31, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer leaves the field after his first game as head coach at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated Western Kentucky 63-0. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

The Oklahoma Sooners will look to get to bowl eligibility on Saturday when they host the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday. OU is currently 5-5 and has the Tide coming to Norman for the final home game of the 2024 season.

This game has lost some of its luster with the Sooners being as bad as they are, but it’s a measuring stick to see how far Brent Venables’ team still has to go if they want to hang with the best of the SEC.

The Crimson Tide have a new head coach this season for the first time since 2007. Kalen DeBoer replaced Nick Saban, after the legendary coach retired after last season. So far, it’s been an 8-2 season for ‘Bama, with losses on the road against Vanderbilt and Tennessee.

Alabama is still right in the mix to play in the SEC Championship game and they can’t afford a loss against Oklahoma. DeBoer has the tough task of stepping in for an icon, but he’s done well in his first season in Tuscaloosa. He gave his initial thoughts on OU during his Monday press availability.

“It’s going to take a great week of preparation,” DeBoer said. “A physical football team all around. Their defense is, I think, an extremely tough defense, always just what they do with their scheme and then their personnel and the way they fly around. We’ll have to get ready for their offense with a couple of quarterbacks, potentially, just some skilled players.”

DeBoer went on to highlight the number of close games the Sooners have been in this season, specifically their last loss against the Missouri Tigers.

“You look at the games they’ve played, a lot of close games going into the second half…

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Publish date : 2024-11-18 23:30:36

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