The No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide scored 27 unanswered points after falling behind by 17 early to beat the No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners 34-24 in the first round of the College Football Playoff. >> Open the video player above to watch postgame coverage from KOCO 5. Alabama beats OU 34-24 in College Football PlayoffThe Crimson Tide now advance to the Rose Bowl to square off against the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the quarterfinals. OU led 17-0 midway through the second quarter, but big plays by Alabama and miscues by the Sooners fueled the Crimson Tide’s come-from-behind victory. The Sooners’ season comes to an end, finishing the season with a 10-3 mark. KOCO 5 kept a live blog of the game. Scroll down for highlights and more. Game Stats (Alabama wins 34-24)Total Yards: OU 362; Alabama 260Passing Yards: OU 307; Alabama 232Rushing Yards: OU 55; Alabama 28Turnovers: OU 1; Alabama 0OU QB John Mateer: 26-for-41, 307 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interceptionAlabama QB Ty Simpson: 18-for-29, 232 yards, 2 touchdownsOU Leading Rusher: Tory Blaylock (11 carries, 36 yards)Alabama Leading Rusher: Daniel Hill (9 carries, 43 yards, 1 touchdown)OU Leading Receiver: Deion Burks (7 receptions, 107 yards, 1 touchdown)Alabama Leading Receiver: Lotzeir Brooks (5 receptions, 79 yards, 2 touchdowns)Fourth Quarter (Alabama wins 34-24)1:13 left in the fourth: Trying to conserve time, OU attempts a 51-yard field goal on third down. Tate Sandell’s attempt, however, comes up short. Alabama is a couple of kneels away from winning. 1:47 left in the fourth: OU has a glimmer of hope left, getting the ball back around midfield after forcing a punt. 2:53 left in the fourth: Tate Sandell fails to make it a seven-point game, missing on a 30-yard field goal. 3:02 left in the fourth: The Sooners have a 3rd and 9 at Alabama’s 18, needing 10 points to tie the game and keep their national title hopes alive. 3:49 left in the fourth: OU keeps its hopes alive, converting on fourth down on a big pass to Javonnie Gibson. The Sooners has the ball at Alabama’s 19. 5:00 left in the fourth: The Sooners start using their timeouts and force a quick Alabama possession. OU takes over and will try to mount a comeback starting at its own 38. 5:55 left in the fourth: OU can’t respond, being forced to punt while down by two possessions. Alabama will start its next drive at its own 35. 7:24 left in the fourth: Alabama reclaims a 10-point lead thanks to a 6-yard touchdown run by Daniel Hill. The Crimson Tide leads 34-24. 9:20 left in the fourth: The Sooners are held to a three-and-out, and the Crimson Tide will start their next drive at OU’s 35 following a short punt. 10:57 left in the fourth: OU’s defense steps up, sacking Ty Simpson to knock the Crimson Tide out of possible field goal range. Alabama pins OU at its 7 after a punt. 13:22 left in the fourth: Alabama strikes right back, with quarterback Ty Simpson finding Isaiah Horton for a big pass to put the Crimson Tide inside OU’s 40. 14:45 left in the fourth: John Mateer finds Deion Burks over the middle, and he outraces the defenders to the end zone. The Sooners cut into Alabama’s lead, now trailing 27-24. 14:55 left in the fourth: OU gets close to field goal range after a pass interference sets up a new set of downs at Alabama’s 37. 15:00 left in the fourth: The Sooners start the quarter at their own 48 down by 10. Third Quarter (Alabama leads 27-17)0:45 left in the third: OU is making a march down the field, moving the ball to around the 50. 4:30 left in the third: Conor Talty connects on a 40-yard field goal to give Alabama a two-possession lead, 27-17. 6:29 left in the third: Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson picked up a key third down to put the Crimson Tide in field goal range. They have a new set of downs starting at OU’s 26.7:59 left in the third: OU seemed to catch a break with a drop on an easy pass on third down, but the Crimson Tide’s drive continued because of a defensive hold. They now have the ball OU’s 44. 9:26 left in the third: OU picks up a few yards on third down but are forced to punt. Alabama will start its next drive at its own 38. 10:50 left in the third: The Sooners open their next drive by taking back-to-back sacks. 11:21 left in the third: Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson connects Latzeir Brooks again for a touchdown, this time from 30 yards out. The Crimson Tide take their first lead of the game, 24-17. 12:10 left in the third: Alabama picks up a big chunk on a first-down run, with Daniel Hill picking up 30 yards. The Crimson Tide, which had -3 rushing yards in the first half, now has the ball at OU’s 30. 12:19 left in the third: OU can’t get anything going, picking up just a few yards before being forced to punt. John Mateer was off, not able to connect with an open receiver on third down. Alabama will start its next drive at its own 40 after a personal foul. 13:22 left in the third: The Crimson Tide picks up a first down but are forced to punt after a drop on third down. The Sooners will start their first drive of the second half at their own 25. 15:00 left in the third: Alabama will start the second half at their 25 after a touchback. Halftime Stats (Tied 17-17)Total Yards: OU 236; Alabama 100Passing Yards: OU 186; Alabama 103Rushing Yards: OU 50; Alabama -3Turnovers: OU 1; Alabama 0OU QB John Mateer: 16-for-24, 186 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interceptionAlabama QB Ty Simpson: 9-for-16, 103 yards, 1 touchdownOU Leading Rusher: John Mateer (10 carries, 27 yards, 1 touchdown)Alabama Leading Rusher: Jam Miller (3 carries, 11 yards)OU Leading Receiver: Deion Burks (5 receptions, 68 yards)Alabama Leading Receiver: Lotzeir Brooks (3 receptions, 44 yards)Second Quarter (Tied 17-17) End of half: OU’s drive stalls at midfield, and the Sooners and Crimson Tide will go into the half tied at 17. 0:22 left in the second: Alabama seemingly forced a three-and-out, but a sideline infraction keeps OU’s drive alive. 1:18 left in the second: John Mateer looks to get past the pick-six, and the Sooners return to offense on their own 25 after a touchback. 1:18 left in the second: John Mateer makes his first big mistake. He threw a ball right to Alabama defensive back Zabien Brown, who returned the interception 50 yards for a touchdown. 1:55 left in the second: John Mateer finds JerMichael Carter over the middle to put OU at midfield with a lot of time left to get into Tate Sandell’s field goal range. 2:08 left in the second: With three timeouts available, the Sooners take over at its 25 after a touchback. 2:08 left in the second: Alabama kicker Conor Talty connects from 35 yards out, narrowing OU’s lead to 17-10. 3:40 left in the second: Marvin Jones Jr. gets to Ty Simpson off the edge, sacking the Alabama quarterback to set up a 2nd and 17. 4:23 left in the second: Momentum is swinging in Alabama’s direction. OU punter Grayson Miller dropped the ball on the punt, giving the Crimson Tide possession at the Sooners’ 30. 4:29 left in the second: The Sooners is a dropped pass away from possibly another touchdown after John Mateer escaped pressure. He tried to find Xavier Robinson deep when he had room to run for a first down. The drop forces OU to punt. 6:52 left in the second: OU looks to respond and will start on its 25 after a touchback. 6:54 left in the second: The Crimson Tide cut into OU’s lead, with quarterback Ty Simpson connecting with Lotzeir Brooks on fourth down. Brooks broke a couple of tackles to get into the end zone. OU leads 17-7. 8:55 left in the second: Alabama is showing some signs of life, reaching the red zone after a long pass over the middle to tight end Josh Cuevas. 9:52 left in the second: Under heavy pressure, Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson finds Lotzeir Brooks for a long gain on third down and putting the Crimson Tide in OU territory. 10:51 left in the second: Alabama starts at its own 25 after a touchback, still searching for its first first down. 10:51 left in the second: It’s now a three-possession lead for the Sooners after John Mateer finds Isaiah Sategna III behind the secondary and in the end zone for a 7-yard touchdown. OU leads 17-0. 11:25 left in the second: The Sooners have a first and goal at the 7 after John Mateer found Jacob Jordan on a third-and-long. 13:23 left in the second: John Mateer is slinging it effectively across the field, finding Deion Burks again for a chunk gain down to Alabama’s 28. 13:57 left in the second: Wide receiver Deion Burks worked the sideline again to pick up an OU first down and put the Sooners in Alabama territory. The play went to a review, and the catch was upheld. 14:48 left in the second: Another Alabama drive, another three-and-out as OU’s defense imposes its will. The Sooners will start at their own 37 after a short punt. Start of the second quarter: Alabama starts the quarter with a 3rd and 3 on their own 32. First Quarter (OU leads 10-0)0:45 left in the first: Alabama takes over at its 25 after a fair-catch touchback. 0:45 left in the first: A dead ball personal foul set OU out of field goal range, but a quick pass and run to Isaiah Sategna III set up a 51-yard field goal attempt for Tate Sandell. The SEC Special Teams Player of the Year drilled the kick, giving OU a 10-0 lead. 3:45 left in the first: OU’s defense forces another three-and-out following the sack. John Mateer and the offense will take over on Alabama’s 46 after the punt was almost blocked. 5:20 left in the first: Kip Lewis continues to set the tone on defense, coming off the edge to sack Ty Simpson to drop the Crimson Tide to their 6.5:25 left in the first: Alabama starts its second drive on its own 20 after a Tate Sandell touchback. 5:29 left in the first: OU strikes first, with John Mateer finding the end zone on a quarterback counter from 8 yards out. OU leads 7-0. 6:10 left in the first: The Sooners pick up another third down, this time putting OU inside the 10 thanks to a pass to Xavier Robinson. He ran the ball down to the 8. 6:55 left in the first: After missing Javonnie Gibson on what probably would have been a touchdown pass, John Mateer picks up a first down on the ground to put the Sooners at Alabama’s 25. 8:20 left in the first: John Mateer looks sharper in this second matchup against Alabama, this time finding JerMichael Carter for a big gain to put the Sooners in Alabama territory. 9:03 left in the first: OU’s defense lived up to its reputation during Alabama’s first offensive possession, forcing a three-and-out. The Sooners will take over at their own 41 after a punt. 10:30 left in the first: The Sooners’ offense stalls at Alabama’s 44. The Crimson Tide will take over at their 11 after a Grayson Miller punt. 12:12 left in the first: Oklahoma avoids an early turnover, as the ball got punched out of John Mateer’s possession near midfield. He recovered the loose ball before picking up a first down on the next play. 13:39 left in the first: John Mateer finds Deion Burks to pick up the game’s opening first down, avoiding a three-and-out. A nice run on the following play puts the Sooners at midfield. Start of Game: The Sooners will start the game with the ball at the 25 after a touchback. Pregame – Game Day BasicsTeams: No. 9 Alabama (10-3, 7-1 SEC) at No. 8 Oklahoma (10-2, 6-2 SEC)Date: Friday, Dec. 19Time: 7 p.m. CentralPlace: Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in NormanGates Open: 5 p.m. CentralTelevision: KOCO 5 and ESPNRadio: 107.7 The Franchise and The Varsity Network Streaming The first-round matchup is a historic one, as the Sooners are hosting their first College Football Playoff game. WATCH: F-35 jets perform flyover ahead of OU, Alabama CFP matchupBefore the game kicks off, check out everything you need to know about OU-Alabama below. WATCH: Sky 5 flies over Owen Field ahead of OU, Alabama CFP matchup Weather in Norman People who are fans of cool, crisp nights for football are in for a treat for the Oklahoma Sooners’ playoff matchup Friday night against Alabama. KOCO 5 Meteorologist Michael Armstrong says it’ll be around 50 degrees and breezy when the Sooners and Crimson Tide kick off around 7:10 p.m. on Friday. Winds will stay gusty out of the south, and fans will want to bundle up and bring layers to stay warm. Temperatures will drop a little to around 45 degrees by the time the game ends. The wind chill, though, will make it feel like it’s constantly in the mid-40s while OU and Alabama are playing. >> Check out the video player below for the latest game day forecast from KOCO 5 Meteorologist Michael Armstrong. Student-Athlete Availability ReportThe No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners and No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide will be without a few key players during their College Football Playoff matchup. The latest student-athlete availability report shows that both teams will be without a handful of players when they square off in their first-round matchup. One key OU player not listed on the report is defensive lineman R Mason Thomas. He missed the Sooners’ first game against Alabama as well as the final stretch of the regular season.Below is a look at the student-athlete availability report.Oklahoma SoonersOutDB Gentry WilliamsDB Kendel DolbyDB Jeremiah NewcombeOL Troy EverettOL Jake Maikkula Alabama Crimson TideOutDB Kameron HowardLB Jah-Marien LathamDB Dre Kirkpatrick Jr.DL LT OvertonRB Kevin RileyDL Jeremiah BeamanGame Time DecisionTE Josh CuevasTE Danny Lewis Jr. Video Below: Sooners prepare to face Alabama in College Football Playoff matchupTickets It’s almost time for kickoff, and tickets are still available for a few hundred dollars each from third-party vendors. Fans looking to score last-second tickets can check out prices below. TicketmasterStubHubSeatGeekVivid SeatsOU-Alabama RematchThe College Football Playoff pairing marks a rematch between two SEC foes. The Sooners beat Alabama 23-21 during the regular season thanks to a stifling defense. OU’s defense set the tone early with a pick-six by Eli Bowen. The game became a back-and-forth affair during the second and third quarters, but the Sooners’ defense came up big several times during the fourth quarter to secure the victory. The win helped put OU back as legitimate contenders in the College Football Playoff race after beating Tennessee two weeks earlier. The Sooners would go on to beat Missouri and LSU during the final two weeks, padding their College Football Playoff résumé. Despite the loss, Alabama rallied in its final two regular season games and would go on to play Georgia in the SEC Championship Game. The Bulldogs dominated the conference championship game, beating the Crimson Tide 28-7.The first matchup between OU and Alabama was in Tuscaloosa, and the Sooners will have home-field advantage during the playoff game. Norman Street ClosuresStreet closures on Campus Corner will begin at 6 a.m. Friday, with closures across Norman starting at 1 p.m. Officers will be stationed throughout the area to assist in case of emergencies. Visit Norman will operate a shuttle service between downtown Norman and Campus Corner to accommodate the influx of fans. OU-Alabama History by the Numbers As new SEC foes, the two teams have squared off each of the past two seasons. Before that, however, the Sooners and Crimson Tide only played a handful of times. To prepare for the game and get a better look at OU’s history against Alabama, check out some interesting stats and a by-the-numbers breakdown for this series. What’s Next for the WinnerThe winner of the first-round matchup between OU and Alabama will then travel to Pasadena to take on the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl. The game is scheduled for 3 p.m. New Year’s Day, and the game will be televised on ESPN. See the full College Football Playoff bracket here.
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The No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide scored 27 unanswered points after falling behind by 17 early to beat the No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners 34-24 in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
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Alabama beats OU 34-24 in College Football PlayoffThe Crimson Tide now advance to the Rose Bowl to square off against the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the quarterfinals. OU led 17-0 midway through the second quarter, but big plays by Alabama and miscues by the Sooners fueled the Crimson Tide’s come-from-behind victory. The Sooners’ season comes to an end, finishing the season with a 10-3 mark.
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Game Stats (Alabama wins 34-24)Total Yards: OU 362; Alabama 260Passing Yards: OU 307; Alabama 232Rushing Yards: OU 55; Alabama 28Turnovers: OU 1; Alabama 0OU QB John Mateer: 26-for-41, 307 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interceptionAlabama QB Ty Simpson: 18-for-29, 232 yards, 2 touchdownsOU Leading Rusher: Tory Blaylock (11 carries, 36 yards)Alabama Leading Rusher: Daniel Hill (9 carries, 43 yards, 1 touchdown)OU Leading Receiver: Deion Burks (7 receptions, 107 yards, 1 touchdown)Alabama Leading Receiver: Lotzeir Brooks (5 receptions, 79 yards, 2 touchdowns)Fourth Quarter (Alabama wins 34-24)
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1:13 left in the fourth: Trying to conserve time, OU attempts a 51-yard field goal on third down. Tate Sandell’s attempt, however, comes up short. Alabama is a couple of kneels away from winning.
1:47 left in the fourth: OU has a glimmer of hope left, getting the ball back around midfield after forcing a punt.
2:53 left in the fourth: Tate Sandell fails to make it a seven-point game, missing on a 30-yard field goal.
3:02 left in the fourth: The Sooners have a 3rd and 9 at Alabama’s 18, needing 10 points to tie the game and keep their national title hopes alive.
3:49 left in the fourth: OU keeps its hopes alive, converting on fourth down on a big pass to Javonnie Gibson. The Sooners has the ball at Alabama’s 19.
5:00 left in the fourth: The Sooners start using their timeouts and force a quick Alabama possession. OU takes over and will try to mount a comeback starting at its own 38.
5:55 left in the fourth: OU can’t respond, being forced to punt while down by two possessions. Alabama will start its next drive at its own 35.
7:24 left in the fourth: Alabama reclaims a 10-point lead thanks to a 6-yard touchdown run by Daniel Hill. The Crimson Tide leads 34-24.
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9:20 left in the fourth: The Sooners are held to a three-and-out, and the Crimson Tide will start their next drive at OU’s 35 following a short punt.
10:57 left in the fourth: OU’s defense steps up, sacking Ty Simpson to knock the Crimson Tide out of possible field goal range. Alabama pins OU at its 7 after a punt.
13:22 left in the fourth: Alabama strikes right back, with quarterback Ty Simpson finding Isaiah Horton for a big pass to put the Crimson Tide inside OU’s 40.
14:45 left in the fourth: John Mateer finds Deion Burks over the middle, and he outraces the defenders to the end zone. The Sooners cut into Alabama’s lead, now trailing 27-24.
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14:55 left in the fourth: OU gets close to field goal range after a pass interference sets up a new set of downs at Alabama’s 37.
15:00 left in the fourth: The Sooners start the quarter at their own 48 down by 10.
Third Quarter (Alabama leads 27-17)
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0:45 left in the third: OU is making a march down the field, moving the ball to around the 50.
4:30 left in the third: Conor Talty connects on a 40-yard field goal to give Alabama a two-possession lead, 27-17.
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6:29 left in the third: Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson picked up a key third down to put the Crimson Tide in field goal range. They have a new set of downs starting at OU’s 26.
7:59 left in the third: OU seemed to catch a break with a drop on an easy pass on third down, but the Crimson Tide’s drive continued because of a defensive hold. They now have the ball OU’s 44.
9:26 left in the third: OU picks up a few yards on third down but are forced to punt. Alabama will start its next drive at its own 38.
10:50 left in the third: The Sooners open their next drive by taking back-to-back sacks.
11:21 left in the third: Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson connects Latzeir Brooks again for a touchdown, this time from 30 yards out. The Crimson Tide take their first lead of the game, 24-17.
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12:10 left in the third: Alabama picks up a big chunk on a first-down run, with Daniel Hill picking up 30 yards. The Crimson Tide, which had -3 rushing yards in the first half, now has the ball at OU’s 30.
12:19 left in the third: OU can’t get anything going, picking up just a few yards before being forced to punt. John Mateer was off, not able to connect with an open receiver on third down. Alabama will start its next drive at its own 40 after a personal foul.
13:22 left in the third: The Crimson Tide picks up a first down but are forced to punt after a drop on third down. The Sooners will start their first drive of the second half at their own 25.
15:00 left in the third: Alabama will start the second half at their 25 after a touchback.
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Halftime Stats (Tied 17-17)Total Yards: OU 236; Alabama 100Passing Yards: OU 186; Alabama 103Rushing Yards: OU 50; Alabama -3Turnovers: OU 1; Alabama 0OU QB John Mateer: 16-for-24, 186 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interceptionAlabama QB Ty Simpson: 9-for-16, 103 yards, 1 touchdownOU Leading Rusher: John Mateer (10 carries, 27 yards, 1 touchdown)Alabama Leading Rusher: Jam Miller (3 carries, 11 yards)OU Leading Receiver: Deion Burks (5 receptions, 68 yards)Alabama Leading Receiver: Lotzeir Brooks (3 receptions, 44 yards)Second Quarter (Tied 17-17)
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End of half: OU’s drive stalls at midfield, and the Sooners and Crimson Tide will go into the half tied at 17.
0:22 left in the second: Alabama seemingly forced a three-and-out, but a sideline infraction keeps OU’s drive alive.
1:18 left in the second: John Mateer looks to get past the pick-six, and the Sooners return to offense on their own 25 after a touchback.
1:18 left in the second: John Mateer makes his first big mistake. He threw a ball right to Alabama defensive back Zabien Brown, who returned the interception 50 yards for a touchdown.
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1:55 left in the second: John Mateer finds JerMichael Carter over the middle to put OU at midfield with a lot of time left to get into Tate Sandell’s field goal range.
2:08 left in the second: With three timeouts available, the Sooners take over at its 25 after a touchback.
2:08 left in the second: Alabama kicker Conor Talty connects from 35 yards out, narrowing OU’s lead to 17-10.
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3:40 left in the second: Marvin Jones Jr. gets to Ty Simpson off the edge, sacking the Alabama quarterback to set up a 2nd and 17.
4:23 left in the second: Momentum is swinging in Alabama’s direction. OU punter Grayson Miller dropped the ball on the punt, giving the Crimson Tide possession at the Sooners’ 30.
4:29 left in the second: The Sooners is a dropped pass away from possibly another touchdown after John Mateer escaped pressure. He tried to find Xavier Robinson deep when he had room to run for a first down. The drop forces OU to punt.
6:52 left in the second: OU looks to respond and will start on its 25 after a touchback.
6:54 left in the second: The Crimson Tide cut into OU’s lead, with quarterback Ty Simpson connecting with Lotzeir Brooks on fourth down. Brooks broke a couple of tackles to get into the end zone. OU leads 17-7.
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8:55 left in the second: Alabama is showing some signs of life, reaching the red zone after a long pass over the middle to tight end Josh Cuevas.
9:52 left in the second: Under heavy pressure, Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson finds Lotzeir Brooks for a long gain on third down and putting the Crimson Tide in OU territory.
10:51 left in the second: Alabama starts at its own 25 after a touchback, still searching for its first first down.
10:51 left in the second: It’s now a three-possession lead for the Sooners after John Mateer finds Isaiah Sategna III behind the secondary and in the end zone for a 7-yard touchdown. OU leads 17-0.
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11:25 left in the second: The Sooners have a first and goal at the 7 after John Mateer found Jacob Jordan on a third-and-long.
13:23 left in the second: John Mateer is slinging it effectively across the field, finding Deion Burks again for a chunk gain down to Alabama’s 28.
13:57 left in the second: Wide receiver Deion Burks worked the sideline again to pick up an OU first down and put the Sooners in Alabama territory. The play went to a review, and the catch was upheld.
14:48 left in the second: Another Alabama drive, another three-and-out as OU’s defense imposes its will. The Sooners will start at their own 37 after a short punt.
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Start of the second quarter: Alabama starts the quarter with a 3rd and 3 on their own 32.
First Quarter (OU leads 10-0)
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0:45 left in the first: Alabama takes over at its 25 after a fair-catch touchback.
0:45 left in the first: A dead ball personal foul set OU out of field goal range, but a quick pass and run to Isaiah Sategna III set up a 51-yard field goal attempt for Tate Sandell. The SEC Special Teams Player of the Year drilled the kick, giving OU a 10-0 lead.
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3:45 left in the first: OU’s defense forces another three-and-out following the sack. John Mateer and the offense will take over on Alabama’s 46 after the punt was almost blocked.
5:20 left in the first: Kip Lewis continues to set the tone on defense, coming off the edge to sack Ty Simpson to drop the Crimson Tide to their 6.
5:25 left in the first: Alabama starts its second drive on its own 20 after a Tate Sandell touchback.
5:29 left in the first: OU strikes first, with John Mateer finding the end zone on a quarterback counter from 8 yards out. OU leads 7-0.
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6:10 left in the first: The Sooners pick up another third down, this time putting OU inside the 10 thanks to a pass to Xavier Robinson. He ran the ball down to the 8.
6:55 left in the first: After missing Javonnie Gibson on what probably would have been a touchdown pass, John Mateer picks up a first down on the ground to put the Sooners at Alabama’s 25.
8:20 left in the first: John Mateer looks sharper in this second matchup against Alabama, this time finding JerMichael Carter for a big gain to put the Sooners in Alabama territory.
9:03 left in the first: OU’s defense lived up to its reputation during Alabama’s first offensive possession, forcing a three-and-out. The Sooners will take over at their own 41 after a punt.
10:30 left in the first: The Sooners’ offense stalls at Alabama’s 44. The Crimson Tide will take over at their 11 after a Grayson Miller punt.
12:12 left in the first: Oklahoma avoids an early turnover, as the ball got punched out of John Mateer’s possession near midfield. He recovered the loose ball before picking up a first down on the next play.
13:39 left in the first: John Mateer finds Deion Burks to pick up the game’s opening first down, avoiding a three-and-out. A nice run on the following play puts the Sooners at midfield.
Start of Game: The Sooners will start the game with the ball at the 25 after a touchback.
Pregame – Game Day BasicsTeams: No. 9 Alabama (10-3, 7-1 SEC) at No. 8 Oklahoma (10-2, 6-2 SEC)Date: Friday, Dec. 19Time: 7 p.m. CentralPlace: Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in NormanGates Open: 5 p.m. CentralTelevision: KOCO 5 and ESPNRadio: 107.7 The Franchise and The Varsity Network Streaming
The first-round matchup is a historic one, as the Sooners are hosting their first College Football Playoff game.
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Before the game kicks off, check out everything you need to know about OU-Alabama below.
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Weather in Norman
People who are fans of cool, crisp nights for football are in for a treat for the Oklahoma Sooners’ playoff matchup Friday night against Alabama.
KOCO 5 Meteorologist Michael Armstrong says it’ll be around 50 degrees and breezy when the Sooners and Crimson Tide kick off around 7:10 p.m. on Friday. Winds will stay gusty out of the south, and fans will want to bundle up and bring layers to stay warm.
Temperatures will drop a little to around 45 degrees by the time the game ends. The wind chill, though, will make it feel like it’s constantly in the mid-40s while OU and Alabama are playing.
>> Check out the video player below for the latest game day forecast from KOCO 5 Meteorologist Michael Armstrong.
Student-Athlete Availability Report
The No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners and No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide will be without a few key players during their College Football Playoff matchup.
The latest student-athlete availability report shows that both teams will be without a handful of players when they square off in their first-round matchup.
One key OU player not listed on the report is defensive lineman R Mason Thomas. He missed the Sooners’ first game against Alabama as well as the final stretch of the regular season.
Below is a look at the student-athlete availability report.
Oklahoma SoonersOutDB Gentry WilliamsDB Kendel DolbyDB Jeremiah NewcombeOL Troy EverettOL Jake Maikkula Alabama Crimson TideOutDB Kameron HowardLB Jah-Marien LathamDB Dre Kirkpatrick Jr.DL LT OvertonRB Kevin RileyDL Jeremiah BeamanGame Time DecisionTE Josh CuevasTE Danny Lewis Jr.
Video Below: Sooners prepare to face Alabama in College Football Playoff matchup
Tickets
It’s almost time for kickoff, and tickets are still available for a few hundred dollars each from third-party vendors. Fans looking to score last-second tickets can check out prices below.
OU-Alabama Rematch
The College Football Playoff pairing marks a rematch between two SEC foes. The Sooners beat Alabama 23-21 during the regular season thanks to a stifling defense.
OU’s defense set the tone early with a pick-six by Eli Bowen. The game became a back-and-forth affair during the second and third quarters, but the Sooners’ defense came up big several times during the fourth quarter to secure the victory.
The win helped put OU back as legitimate contenders in the College Football Playoff race after beating Tennessee two weeks earlier. The Sooners would go on to beat Missouri and LSU during the final two weeks, padding their College Football Playoff résumé.
Despite the loss, Alabama rallied in its final two regular season games and would go on to play Georgia in the SEC Championship Game. The Bulldogs dominated the conference championship game, beating the Crimson Tide 28-7.
The first matchup between OU and Alabama was in Tuscaloosa, and the Sooners will have home-field advantage during the playoff game.
Norman Street Closures
Street closures on Campus Corner will begin at 6 a.m. Friday, with closures across Norman starting at 1 p.m. Officers will be stationed throughout the area to assist in case of emergencies.
Visit Norman will operate a shuttle service between downtown Norman and Campus Corner to accommodate the influx of fans.
OU-Alabama History by the Numbers
As new SEC foes, the two teams have squared off each of the past two seasons. Before that, however, the Sooners and Crimson Tide only played a handful of times.
To prepare for the game and get a better look at OU’s history against Alabama, check out some interesting stats and a by-the-numbers breakdown for this series.
What’s Next for the Winner
The winner of the first-round matchup between OU and Alabama will then travel to Pasadena to take on the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl. The game is scheduled for 3 p.m. New Year’s Day, and the game will be televised on ESPN.
See the full College Football Playoff bracket here.