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The Alabama Crimson Tide advanced in the College Football Playoff after a comeback win against Oklahoma in the first round on Friday night.
Oklahoma jumped out to a 17-0 lead in the first half before the Crimson Tide slowly crept back, scoring 10 unanswered before Zavien Brown had a 50-yard interception return before the half.
Alabama then scored the first 10 points of the second half to go up 27-17. But Oklahoma wasn’t done fighting. Former quarterback John Mateer cut the deficit to four with a 37-yard touchdown pass to Deion Burks.
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Alabama’s Zabien Brown (2) intercepts a pass intended for Oklahoma’s Keontez Lewis (9) during the College Football Playoff game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Gaylord Family.
But Alabama wouldn’t let it get any tighter, extending the lead back to 10 with a touchdown drive inside the final 10 minutes. The drive was highlighted by a circus catch by Germie Bernard that set up a short rushing score for Daniel Hill as they went on to win 34-24.
The Alabama victory ensured that one of the program’s finest streaks remained intact, as no team has beaten the Crimson Tide twice in a single season since 1893.
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Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) throws a pass under pressure from Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke (38) and defensive lineman Jayden Jackson (65) during the second half at Gaylord Family OK Memorial Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
Oklahoma was looking to become the first team to accomplish that feat after upsetting Alabama earlier this season, but couldn’t survive the Tide’s furious comeback.
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Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) throws a pass under pressure from Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke (38) and defensive lineman Jayden Jackson (65) during the second half at Gaylord Family OK Memorial Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
Alabama advances to the playoffs, taking on top-ranked Indiana in the second round.
