Overview
- Following Oklahoma’s 23-21 win in Tuscaloosa, several Sooners crossed a rope to pose on the Script A before an Alabama staffer, identified as Tara Fuhrman, told them to be respectful.
- Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson said the perceived slight will be addressed on the field, while receiver Ryan Williams said the team will take it with a grain of salt and prepare for next week.
- The Associated Press reported the scene included at least one Oklahoma player spitting on the midfield logo, a detail presented as part of the contentious postgame exchange.
- Tuscaloosa News named several Sooners it said took part in the photo moment, including Michael Boganowski, Reed DeQuasie, Jaydan Hardy, Robert Spears-Jennings and Omarion Robinson.
- The teams meet Dec. 19 in Norman in the College Football Playoff’s opening round, with the winner advancing to face No. 1 Indiana in the Rose Bowl, as Alabama emphasizes improved ball security after turnovers decided the first meeting.