Will Kalen DeBoer win his second CFP game, the first since he was at Washington in 2023? Here's what ESPN SP+ think of Alabama vs. Oklahoma in Norman.

Kane Wommack has never coached in a College Football Playoff game. Sixteen seasons into his coaching career, the Alabama football defensive coordinator will enter a postseason still in the running for a national championship. It’s something he recognizes. The CFP is different. But don’t get it twisted.

Norman Public Schools has canceled classes on Friday due to the Alabama vs. Oklahoma College Football Playoff game.

“Ole Miss. They have that up-tempo spread. Their offense is a little different. They’re a headache to play against. Their running back (Kewan Lacy) is really good. He can take it the distance, and ( Trinidad) Chambliss is a really good college quarterback.” — SEC defensive coordinator

Before Alabama heads to Norman for a first-round CFP date against Oklahoma, I let EA Sports College Football 26 determine the Crimson Tide's fate.

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The great debate is long over. Alabama and Miami are in the College Football Playoff and Notre Dame is not. The tears are dry, and people will soon have to accept that two Group of 5 teams are in the field.

DeBoer and the Crimson Tide's chief focus can now be on the Sooners after a previous loss to Oklahoma last month put Alabama in several playoff elimination games down the stretch. The Crimson Tide suffered three giveaways during that 23-21 setback in Tuscaloosa despite doubling Oklahoma in total yardage and largely dominating the contest.