Will Kalen DeBoer win his second CFP game, the first since he was at Washington in 2023? Here's what ESPN SP+ think of Alabama vs. Oklahoma in Norman.

The Alabama Crimson Tide will be without a key offensive player when they play the Oklahoma Sooners on Friday night.

What time do the Alabama Crimson Tide play the Oklahoma Sooners in the CFP? Start time, TV channel, streaming info, announcers, and more.

Instead of making the jump from Tuscaloosa to the NFL, Lawson took a fifth year with the Crimson Tide, one where he basically matched his production from a season ago to set him up for the 2026 NFL draft. Lawson didn't get his initial revenge against Oklahoma in the 2025 regular season, falling to the Sooners 23-21 at home Nov. 15.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Alabama's offense will face an Oklahoma defense this Friday in the opening round of the College Football Playoff that leads the nation in sacks (41) and tackles for loss (115.) Coached by Brent Venables, the Sooner defense is known for making things incredibly difficult for opposing offense both pre and post snap.

Former Oklahoma State and Stillwater High School tight end Josh Ford has signed with Alabama out of the transfer portal, according to a report.

Alabama football OC Ryan Grubb addressed how the Crimson Tide combated Oklahoma's ability to interpret signs in their first meeting.

Alabama was extremely banged up down the stetch, but might be getting some reinforcements for the College Football Playoff.