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Oklahoma Sooners star turns tragedy into triumph, goes out on top despite College Football Playoff loss

The Oklahoma Sooners 2025 season has come to an end after a heartbreaking 34-24 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

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Oklahoma QB John Mateer, OC Ben Arbuckle Share Blame for Pick Six vs. Alabama

In a game that was already trending in the wrong direction for OU, one play took all the life away from Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. With the Sooners holding a 17-10 lead with 1:18 remaining in the second quarter, quarterback John Mateer threw a touchdown pass — to the wrong team.

Ty Simpson News / Yardbarker / December 20

Ty Simpson thanks media for writing Alabama off after playoff win over Oklahoma

Simpson had a message for everyone who doubted the Crimson Tide.

Oklahoma's self-destruction helps send Alabama to CFP quarterfinal

Alabama shakes off slow start, downs Oklahoma in CFP opener

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

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 20

PFF Grades for Oklahoma's Season-Ending Loss to Alabama in the College Football Playoff

A 17-0 start gave the No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners visions of roses early on during their matchup with the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide. Then Oklahoma endured a three-minute, 11-second nightmare where the Sooners saw a dropped deep ball, a dropped punt attempt that was then blocked, followed shortly by a John Mateer pick-six.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 20

Alabama Crimson Tide WR Germie Bernard had one of the best catches of the college football season

Alabama prevailed over Oklahoma in their College Football Playoff first-round game on Friday night at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., and wide receiver Germie Bernard made a statement in the contest.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 20

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.

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

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

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

CFP first round: What to know about Alabama at Oklahoma

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 19

Oklahoma CFP Gameday Policies and Procedures, A to Z

By OU Media Relations Here are the latest updates on OU's stadium policies and procedures for fans entering Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium for this week's game.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 18

Sooners projected to land several 2027 recruits which would only create more of a gap for their No. 1 class

The Oklahoma Sooners have used their on-field momentum to boost recruiting. Getting into the College Football Playoff has improved their 2027 class—they now have the No.

College Football News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / December 18

Alabama Crimson Tide at Oklahoma Sooners Preview, Prediction & Odds | College Football Playoff First Round – December 19

It is rare for two college football heavyweights to get this familiar with one another so quickly, but that is what we will see in prime time. When Oklahoma and Alabama collide on Friday night, it will mark the third time in just 13 months that these titans have crossed paths.

Gracen Halton News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 18

Oklahoma's Gracen Halton is Carrying More Than Just Himself, Sooners Into CFP

The picture is a bit weathered now. But the smile still shines bright. Oklahoma defensive tackle Gracen Halton rarely removes the emblem dangling from a chain around his neck — a reminder of how far he’s come and that he’s not alone on his journey with the Sooners.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 17

Oklahoma Running Back Upgraded on Second College Football Playoff Availability Report

Oklahoma running back Jovantae Barnes was upgraded on the second College Football Playoff availability report of the week. Barnes appeared on Tuesday’s report as probable, but he was left off Wednesday’s report, meaning he will be available for Friday’s contest against Alabama.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 17