Alabama beats Oklahoma in CFP comeback
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The Alabama Crimson Tide moved ahead in the College Football Playoff after a comeback victory over Oklahoma in the first round on Friday night.
Oklahoma jumped out to a 17-0 lead at halftime, then the Crimson Tide slowly pulled away, scoring 10 unanswered points and then tying the score with a 50-yard return by Zavien Brown before halftime.
Alabama scored the first 10 points of the second half and took the lead 27-17. But Oklahoma’s fight isn’t over. Sooners quarterback John Mateer threw a 37-yard touchdown pass to Deion Burks to cut the deficit to four.
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Alabama’s Zabien Brown (2) catches a pass sent to Oklahoma’s Keontez Lewis (9) during the College Football Playoff game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Alabama Crimson Tide at Gaylord Family.
However, Alabama did not let the situation get worse and increased the difference to 10 with a touchdown in the last 10 minutes. That drive was highlighted by Germie Bernard’s circus catch, which set up a short score for Daniel Hill and they cruised to the 34-24 victory.
The Alabama win ensured that one of the program’s best streaks remained intact; Because 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 linebacker 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 the feat after upsetting Alabama earlier this season, but couldn’t outlast 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 linebacker Jayden Jackson (65) during the second half at Gaylord Family OK Memorial Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
Alabama will advance to the Playoffs and face top-seeded Indiana in the second round.
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