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What did we learn about Alabama football in its loss to Oklahoma?

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The sun came up Sunday morning, but Alabama fans are still trying to cope with a loss to Oklahoma.

Alabama was set up to go to the Southeastern Conference Championship and all it had to do was beat the Sooners and Auburn.

Brent Venables makes extremely bold statement after Oklahoma beat Alabama

However, the Crimson Tide allowed Oklahoma to spoil its season by losing for a third time. The Sooners are bowl-eligible, while Alabama limps into the Iron Bowl. Alabama did not register a touchdown versus Oklahoma, and it is the first time the Tide’s offense has not scored a touchdown since the 2011 regular season game against LSU. Alabama suffered a 3-24 embarrassing defeat, but what did we learn about this team in the loss? A breakdown is below of how the Tide dropped the matchup.

1. Jalen Milroe is a one-dimensional QB

If you take away his running ability, Jalen Milroe folds like a lawn chair.

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Stephen M. Smith is the senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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