Alabama's 27 unanswered points were enough for Alabama to complete a comeback victory on the road against the Oklahoma Sooners in the College Football Playoff.
A season ago, Deontae Lawson's season ended in Oklahoma with a season-ending knee injury. Now, Alabama returns to Norman with its entire season on the line.
Five Alabama football players were named All-SEC after the end of the 2025 college football regular season, with two making the first and second team and one being named third team.
Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson has been named a semifinalist for the comeback player of the year award after tearing his ACL last season against Oklahoma.
Deontae Lawson of Alabama reflected on his fumble recovery and the team's resilience this season in close games after their 27-20 win over Auburn in the Iron Bowl.
Alabama senior captains Tim Keenan III and Deontae Lawson know what the Iron Bowl will be like and expect a good environment. However, they know Alabama can make its own environment in the stadium.