ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith did not hold back when discussing Alabama’s upcoming College Football Playoff game against Oklahoma. Speaking on ESPN’s Get Up on Thursday morning, Smith said he does not have much confidence in the Crimson Tide and made it clear that this game is extremely important for head coach Kalen DeBoer.

The Sooners could get a major defensive boost Friday night in Norman, though new CFP player availability reporting rules may soon clarify who’s in — and who’s not — against the Crimson Tide.

The Sooners could get a major defensive boost Friday night in Norman, though new CFP player availability reporting rules may soon clarify who’s in — and who’s not — against the Crimson Tide.