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The Alabama Crimson Tide advanced in the College Football Playoff after a comeback against Oklahoma in the first round on Friday night.
Oklahoma took a 17-0 lead in the first half before the Crimson Tide slowly pulled back, scoring 10 unanswered and then tying the score on a 50-yard interception return by Zavien Brown before the half.
Alabama then scored the first 10 points of the second half to take a 27-17 lead. But Oklahoma wasn’t done fighting. Sooners 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 game between the University of Oklahoma (OU) Sooners and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Gaylord Family.
But Alabama didn’t let things get any closer, extending the lead to 10 with a touchdown in the final 10 minutes. The drive was highlighted by a spectacular catch by Germie Bernard, which set up a short rushing score for Daniel Hill, who won 34-24.
Alabama’s victory ensured that one of the program’s best 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) in 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 defeating 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) in the second half at Gaylord Family OK Memorial Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
Alabama will advance in the playoffs and face top-ranked Indiana in the second round.
