MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Criticized and condemned all season long, Oklahoma’s defense had a knack for making huge plays when the Sooners needed it most.
An overtime interception against Army. A 2-point conversion return against Texas Tech. A pair of scoop-and-scores at West Virginia.
But on Saturday night at Hard Rock Stadium, Oklahoma learned the dangers of relying on big plays in lieu of consistent, disciplined defense.
Oklahoma lost the Orange Bowl 45-34 to Alabama Saturday night, sending the Crimson Tide to the CFP Title game and the Sooners back to the drawing board. It’s the third time in four years Oklahoma has met this exact result.