Tonight, the 2025-26 College Football Playoff kicks off with a thrilling SEC rematch as No. 9 Alabama (10-3) travels to Norman to face No. 8 Oklahoma (10-2) at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium at 7:00 p.m. on 92.9 FM ESPN (pregame at 6:30 p.m.). J&J previewed the game on Friday on 92.9 FM ESPN. (AUDIO):
Just a month ago, the Sooners stunned the Crimson Tide 23-21 in Tuscaloosa, capitalizing on three turnovers, including a pick-six, to secure their playoff spot. Now, with home-field advantage and a stout defense that ranks among the nation's best at forcing mistakes, Brent Venables' squad aims to sweep the season series and advance to the Rose Bowl quarterfinal.
Alabama, under second-year coach Kalen DeBoer, seeks revenge behind quarterback Ty Simpson and a pass-heavy attack. Despite a lopsided SEC Championship loss to Georgia, the Tide's resume earned them a berth, but protecting the ball will be crucial against Oklahoma's opportunistic unit.
Expect a low-scoring, defensive battle in chilly conditions—oddsmakers have Oklahoma as a slim 1.5-point favorite. The winner earns a date with top-seeded Indiana.