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flag Oklahoma’s defense leads nation in tackles for loss and sacks, powering 10-2 record and playoff clash with Alabama.

flag The Oklahoma Sooners, under coach Brent Venables, have become a defensive powerhouse with a 10-2 record and a No. flag 8 national ranking, leading the nation in tackles for loss (9.6 per game) and sacks (3.42), while ranking among the top 10 in scoring, rushing, and total defense. flag Their defense has allowed just 67 points in four wins over Tennessee, Alabama, Missouri, and LSU. flag Key contributors include linebacker Kip Lewis (72 tackles), defensive end Mason Thomas (6.5 sacks), and defensive lineman Taylor Wein (14 tackles for loss). flag Venables took full responsibility for the turnaround after a 6-7 season, crediting the team’s discipline, physicality, and coaching cohesion. flag The Sooners face 10-3 Alabama in a first-round playoff matchup, where Oklahoma’s aggressive defense is expected to challenge Alabama’s struggling defense.

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