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Alabama-Oklahoma Playoff Game Will Feature Contrast in QB Styles | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Turnovers and defensive pressure will decide the outcome as Alabama aims to overcome a 23-21 regular-season loss to Oklahoma in this pivotal College Football Playoff game.
- On Dec. 19, Alabama Crimson Tide and Oklahoma Sooners meet in the College Football Playoff first round at 7 p.m. CT, after Oklahoma's 23-21 regular-season win.
- Turnover numbers matter: Oklahoma averages more than one turnover per game with 10 interceptions and five fumbles lost through 12 games, while Alabama defense ranks top five in takeaways with a 'shots on ball' plan.
- Ty Simpson, Alabama quarterback, has a 26-to-5 TD-INT split this season, while John Mateer, Oklahoma quarterback, has 12 TD passes, 10 interceptions, and 416 rushing yards.
- With LT Overton out, Kane Wommack will shuffle pass-rush personnel using Jordan Renaud, Keon Keeley, James Smith and Yhonzae Pierre to generate pressure, which he warned will be a major challenge.
- Sustaining the run and protecting the ball will shape how both coaches attack the rematch, with Alabama aiming to replicate its previous 10 net rushing yards and Arbuckle urging Mateer to `take the layups` to limit turnovers.
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Alabama vs. Oklahoma: CFB Analyst Explains How Protecting Ty Simpson Will Help Crimson Tide Win The Grudge Match
Both the Oklahoma Sooners and Alabama Crimson Tide made the College Football Playoff tournament after finishing with 10 wins in 2025. However, Oklahoma’s 23-21 win over Alabama earlier this season gave them a slightly better case, which is why they were ranked No. 8 in the CFP rankings and ‘Bama was ranked No. 9. That means the Sooners get the home-field advantage for this Friday night showdown, as the contest will be played at Oklahoma Memorial…
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