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Brent Venables took back OU's defense and made it one of the CFP's best units

December 19, 2025

playBrent Venables eager for No. 8 Oklahoma's CFP matchup vs. Alabama (2:46)Venables explains the Sooners' excitement to host a College Football Playoff first-round game against No.

Brent Venables took back OU's defense and made it one of the CFP's best units

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9 Alabama and what the team must do to beat the Crimson Tide.
(2:46)Eli LedermanDec 19, 2025, 07:00 AM ETCloseEli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN. com.
He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering the University of Oklahoma for Sellout Crowd and the Tulsa World. EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNORMAN, Okla.
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables carried a somber tone. Disappointed.
Embarrassed.

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Brent Venables took back OU's defense and made it one of the CFP's best units

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Brent Venables took back OU's defense and made it one of the CFP's best units

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