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Alabama burned by controversial call to end first half vs. Oklahoma

Alabama lost a chance to take a late first-half lead Friday during its College Football Playoff matchup against Oklahoma.

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Rapper 50 Cent performs before the 4th quarter of Alabama and Oklahoma’s first-round CFP game

Ty Simpson News / The SportsRush / December 19

Alabama vs. Oklahoma: Nick Saban Defends Ty Simpson Over Four INTs in Four Weeks

Even though he only retired from head coaching just a little less than two years ago, it seems as if a lifetime has passed since Nick Saban was last on the sidelines with the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / December 19

Alabama players pause for some quick prayers before kickoff #alabama #rtr #alabama #cfp

Josh Cuevas News / AL.com / December 19

RB Jam Miller and TE Josh Cuevas catch passes in warmups before Alabama-Oklahoma

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 19

Nick Saban Addresses 'Disappointing' Alabama Offense During College GameDay

Alabama football is under an hour from kicking off its first-round College Football Playoff game against Oklahoma. The Crimson Tide enters the game with many offensive question marks, as the unit has struggled down the stretch of the season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / December 19

Alabama is all business as they arrive for the Tide’s first-round CFP matchup with Oklahoma

Ryan Williams News / AL.com / December 19

Alabama WR Ryan Williams enters for warmups before Crimson Tide’s first round game at Oklahoma

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / December 19

Kalen DeBoer takes in scene at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium ahead of Tide-Sooners!

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 19

Alabama TE now expected to play 100 percent of snaps, per ESPN report

Alabama football’s starting tight end, Josh Cuevas is now expected to play ‘100 percent of snaps,’ according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel’s latest injury report.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / December 19

Alabama players and coaches arrive for CFP first-round matchup vs Oklahoma

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Bleacher Report / December 19

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 19

Alabama Baseball's 2026 Schedule Released

Year three of the Rob Vaughn era for Alabama baseball officially has a set schedule. The Crimson Tide, fresh off its first 40-win regular season since 2002 and third consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament, will open things up in February 2026 with a home series against Washington State, which spans three games from Feb.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 19

Alabama tight end to be on pitch count vs. Oklahoma

Alabama football’s tight end, Josh Cuevas is expected to play vs. Oklahoma, but he is expected to be on a pitch count, according to ESPN’s Holly Rowe. The tight end is expected to be on a snap pitch count of around 20 to 25 snaps, per Rowe.

Kalen Deboer News / The Spun / December 19

There Are Growing Rumors That Kalen DeBoer Is Leaving Alabama

Even though Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer has repeatedly stated that he's staying in Tuscaloosa and not interested in any other jobs, fans and analysts can't help but maintain his candidacy for the now-vacant Michigan job.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 19

Alabama football using blinding shades to train before playoff game

Alabama football is taking further measures to help their wide receivers train visual focus ahead of the Crimson Tide’s College Football Playoff matchup against Oklahoma.

Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 19

ESPN personality says DeBoer enters playoff with job security concerns

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith feels an Alabama loss to Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff will be a threat to Kalen DeBoer’s job security. The Crimson

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 19

What Alabama, Oklahoma must do to succeed in CFP first-round bout

No. 9 Alabama and No. 8 Oklahoma are set up to face off against each other at 8 p.m. ET Friday in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Here's what each team will have to do to come out on top.

Ty Simpson or five-star Keelon Russell? CFP result could force Alabama’s QB decision

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Athlon Sports / December 19

David Pollack Picks Upset in First Round of College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff is almost here, starting Friday night and continuing through Saturday. The first game of the tournament features the No. 8 seed, the Oklahoma Sooners (10-2), against the No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / December 18

Why AJ McCarron is ready to COACH What he learned from NICK SABAN

Alabama Crimson Tide News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 18

The 6 best NFL draft prospects in Oklahoma vs. Alabama

All six of these players would be drafted if they declared for the draft tomorrow. They aren't the only draftable prospects in this game, but they fit the overall theme.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 17

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables provides update on QB John Mateer

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables provides injury update on QB John Mateer

According to Venables, Mateer still has some pain, but his grip of the football has improved.

Brent Venables makes bold admission about being HC of Oklahoma

Why a loss to Oklahoma would be 'disastrous' for Kalen DeBoer, Alabama

Ty Simpson or five-star Keelon Russell? CFP result could force Bama's hand

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Ty Simpson News / Yardbarker / December 17

Ty Simpson or five-star Keelon Russell? CFP result could force Alabama’s QB decision

More than the Alabama Crimson Tide's College Football Playoff hopes are on the line Friday (8 p.m. ET, ABC) when they play at the Oklahoma Sooners.

Oklahoma offense among the biggest questions of CFP first round

Alabama not letting Kalen DeBoer rumors become a distraction

Why a loss to Oklahoma would be 'disastrous' for Kalen DeBoer, Alabama

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / December 16

Former Alabama HC Nick Saban proves he can only stay out of sports for so long after accepting minority stake in rising franchise

Nick Saban has said in the past that the reason he liked coaching college athletes as opposed to professional ones was because of the ability to mold young men.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / NBA Draft on SI / December 14

Brayden Burries Continues Resurgence in Arizona's Blowout win vs. Alabama

Freshman point guard Brayden Burries came into the season as one of Arizona’s most highly touted recruits in the Tommy Lloyd era. Burries, a five-star