The best defense in the SEC visits Bryant-Denny Stadium this weekend, and the Alabama football offense isn't exactly hitting a stride. The timing, frankly, couldn't be worse for the Crimson Tide .

Oklahoma ranks first in the league in scoring defense (14.1 points per game), total defense (264 yards per game), and tackles for loss (10.8 per game). Led by a versatile, dynamic linebacker in Kendal Daniels, OU's defense is what has kept the Sooners in the College Football Playoff picture. UA quarterback Ty Simpson called it the most disruptive defense Alabama has faced to date. BACK CHANNELS: Alabama football QB Ty Simpson exchanging intel on SEC defenses with Texas QB Arch Manning CHESS MATCH: Alabama football changing offensive signals to prevent Oklahoma sign-stealing

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