Alabama, Oklahoma and CFP
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Here's an updated look at the College Football Playoff bracket as first-round games become finalized. See which teams have moved on.
For the past 13 games, fans have lived a whirlwind of emotions: from John Mateer being a Heisman contender to injuring his hand and coming back with disappointing performances, to a four-game win streak to clinch the team's spot in the College Football Playoff, including a huge upset over Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Sooner fans have seen it all.
The Crimson Tide roared back from an early 17-0 deficit to earn the first road win in College Football Playoff history
NORMAN — The roses were smelling pretty sweet. Then they wilted. Fast. Alabama beat OU 34-24 Friday night in the first round of the College Football Playoff, denying the Sooners a trip to the Rose Bowl. The Sooners led 17-0. They were outscored 34-7 the rest of the way.
Ty Simpson slowly eased forward toward the microphone before showcasing a confidence and a swagger Alabama football has seen all season long.
This game marks both teams' CFP debuts, so the winning side will earn its first playoff victory. The squad that comes out on top will meet No. 3 Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. Notably, Ole Miss' only loss on the year came in a 43-35 defeat at the hands of the Bulldogs.
Oklahoma has been playing the song all season during the TV timeout between the third and fourth quarters. On Friday in Norman, the Sooners opted to change up their tradition and have 50 Cent live and in-person to perform his 2003 hit “Many Men (Wish Death) from the nine-times platinum album “Get Rich or Die Tryin’”
Michigan can wait, Kalen DeBoer and Alabama are headed to face No. 1 Indiana in the CFP quarterfinals after comeback win in Oklahoma.