The Sooners rode its defense for the second straight year against the Crimson Tide and have improved their playoff chances tremendously.

Week 12 offered a playoff atmosphere throughout the SEC, including in Tuscaloosa where the Oklahoma Sooners made a sizable statement.

Oklahoma players sang "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Dixieland Delight" in the postgame locker room after beating the Crimson Tide.

The SEC took center stage in Week 12 with a pair of battles between College Football Playoff contenders, and the results of those ranked showdowns redefined the AP Top 25 poll for Week 13. Oklahoma and Georgia climbed closer to the top of the national pecking order with victories that kept them squarely in postseason contention.

The Sooners' upset win against Alabama propels them into the projected CFP field. Kevin C. Cox / And now, 20 Final Thoughts from Week 12, when I started to realize this year’s College Football Playoff field is not going to resolve itself cleanly.

This article originally appeared on Sooners Wire: SEC announces kickoff time and network for Oklahoma vs. Missouri in Week 13

The Tiger–Sooner Peace Pipe goes to the winner of the Oklahoma-Mizzou game, which has been played 97 times heading into the Week 13 clash.

Missouri won 49-27 over Mississippi State on Saturday, Nov. 15. Matt Zollers led Missouri with 112 yards on 8-of-15 passing (53.3%) for two touchdowns and one interception. Hardy carried the ball 25 times for 300 yards and scored three touchdowns. Coleman put up 41 yards on four catches.

Following are the updated SEC conference standings entering Week 13 of the 2025 season. T-5. Texas, Oklahoma, Vanderbilt (4-2) T-8. Missouri, Tennessee (3-3) T-13. Mississippi State, Auburn (1-6)