Alabama doesn’t need a complete overhaul to get revenge on Oklahoma — at least not according to offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb. Instead, Grubb believes the Crimson Tide’s path to flipping the script against the Sooners comes down to one simple but critical focus.
For Grubb, it starts with consistency in execution. Not flashy play-calling. Not trick plays. Just doing the small things right — snap after snap. Against Oklahoma, Alabama struggled to sustain drives, allowing momentum to swing away far too easily. Grubb made it clear that winning on early downs and staying ahead of the chains has to be the priority.
When Alabama’s offense stays balanced and avoids putting itself in obvious passing situations, it becomes much harder to defend. Grubb emphasized that establishing rhythm — especially through cleaner protections and sharper decision-making — opens up everything else. The explosive plays come naturally when the offense isn’t constantly playing catch-up.
There’s also an emotional element to this matchup. Alabama hasn’t forgotten how the last meeting unfolded, and Grubb knows revenge games aren’t won with hype alone. They’re won with discipline. The Tide doesn’t need to prove they’re tougher or faster — they need to prove they’re smarter and more efficient.
If Alabama can clean up its execution and control the tempo early, Grubb believes the outcome will look very different next time. Revenge won’t come from one big moment — it’ll come from stacking good plays, one drive at a time.
Ryan Grubb Reveals the One Change Alabama Must Make to Get Revenge on Oklahoma
