OU vs #2 Alabama 1pm CST on ESPN

[BoulderSooner]

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NORMAN – Oklahoma hosts No. 2/2 Alabama on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. for the SEC/Big 12 Challenge.

Saturday's game against the Crimson Tide will be broadcast on ESPN with Karl Ravech and Jimmy Dykes on the call. Fans may also listen on the Sooner Sports Radio Network (KRXO 107.7 FM The Franchise in Oklahoma City; KTBZ 1430 AM in Tulsa; Varsity Radio App) with Toby Rowland and Kevin Henry or ESPN Radio with Chris Carlin and Bob Valvano announcing.

https://soonersports.com/news/2023/...-host-no-2-2-alabama-for-sec-big-12-challenge

OU +5.5 O/U 146.5

 

[BoulderSooner]

from our friends at SoonerScoop.com

 

[CoachTalk]

It would be a good day, not to suck!!

 

[thebigabd]

Upsets happen.

 

[stormspencer]

Gulp.

 

[StoopsBros]

Great day to get a W.

 

[mict085]

Less than 2000 people in the stands and another embarrassing 30 point loss.

 

[kbsooner]

Less than 2000 people in the stands and another embarrassing 30 point loss.

There will be folks in the stands, but no comment on the loss margin.

 

[SoonerBounce13]

We get the W today! I can feel it!

Or maybe that is the big breakfast I ate

 

[Swans]

Gotta wonder about these matchups. Did we get paired against Auburn last year and Bama this year just to guarantee the SEC a win so they could look competitive in the Big 12/SEC series?

Seems like their top five should be paired against our top five and their bottom five against our bottom five.

 

[AnotherSoonerInTX]

Gotta wonder about these matchups. Did we get paired against Auburn last year and Bama this year just to guarantee the SEC a win so they could look competitive in the Big 12/SEC series?

Seems like their top five should be paired against our top five and their bottom five against our bottom five.

I'm not sure if ESPN sets the matchups, or the conferences, probably both.

KU is playing Kentucky in prime time, like they do most years.

Texas is playing Tennessee again. Last year, it was a good game and may have gotten a good rating, so they're playing again.

Though our program is on a downward trajectory, Oklahoma still has a brand name, and can draw a TV rating against a good team.

Probably what is happening this year and last year: the Big 12 is giving us tough matchups so they can have more favorable matchups for other B12 teams.

 

[Swans]

I'm not sure if ESPN sets the matchups, or the conferences, probably both.

KU is playing Kentucky in prime time, like they do most years.

Texas is playing Tennessee again. Last year, it was a good game and may have gotten a good rating, so they're playing again.

Though our program is on a downward trajectory, Oklahoma still has a brand name, and can draw a TV rating against a good team.

Probably what is happening this year and last year: the Big 12 is giving us tough matchups so they can have more favorable matchups for other B12 teams.

WVU taking it to Auburn late in first half.

 

[OklaSooners]

Guaranteed OU win today. Mark it down.

 

[OklaSooners]

At the game. 60 mins before tip. The student section is already completely full. This will be the best attended game of the year.

 

[scrybe]

At the game. 60 mins before tip. The student section is already completely full. This will be the best attended game of the year.

Kinda destroys MICT085's narrative, huh?

Regardless of the attendance, just hope we can find a way to win.

 

[OklaSooners]

Kinda destroys MICT085's narrative, huh?

Regardless of the attendance, just hope we can find a way to win.

Yes it does. And for the record, I was at the Baylor and Texas games and the crowd was really good.at least 9-10k, but nothing like this game.

 

[BoulderSooner]

Just an fyi I will be Mia for the first half and maybe the entire game. Arriving at a 7 year olds bday party.

Go Sooners

 

[StoopsBros]

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[AdaSooner]

Just an fyi I will be Mia for the first half and maybe the entire game. Arriving at a 7 year olds bday party.

Go Sooners

Good for you! That’s a lot more important than a basketball game!

 

[StoopsBros]

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LET'S GET A W!!!