Despite outgaining the Sooners by nearly 200 yards in their first meeting, Alabama's turnovers proved decisive.

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

Oklahoma's Brent Venables and Alabama's Kalen DeBoer have lived under intense microscopes at blue blood programs. Both replaced highly successful coaches — DeBoer is in his second season with the Crimson Tide after stepping in for the retired Nick Saban and Venables is in his fourth year leading the Sooners following Lincoln

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

Josh Pate previews Saturday’s first-round College Football Playoff game in Norman. Subscribe to “Josh Pate’s College Football Show” on YouTube.

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer reiterated his intention to lead the Crimson Tide in 2026 and said he does not plan to hold discussions related to open jobs elsewhere on Monday.

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Follow along for live updates from Kalen DeBoer's press conference the Monday before Alabama football plays Oklahoma in the first round of the College Football Playoff.