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The Alabama Crimson Tide advanced to the College Football Playoffs after defeating 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 fell away, scoring 10 unanswered goals, then tying it on a 50-yard interception return by Zavien Brown before halftime.
Alabama then scored the first 10 points of the second half to take a 27-17 lead. But Oklahoma wasn’t done fighting. Quarterback John Mater quickly cut the lead to four with a 37-yard touchdown pass to Dion Burks.
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Alabama’s Zabian Brown (2) intercepts a pass intended for Oklahoma’s Keontez Lewis (9) during a College Football Playoff game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Gaylord.
But Alabama didn’t let it get any tighter, extending the lead to 10 with a touchdown over the final 10 minutes. The drive was highlighted by a circus catch by Jeremy Bernard, which set up a quick, short-handed score for Danielle Hill, as they went on to win 34-24.
Alabama’s win ensures that one of the program’s best streaks remains 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 Heinicke (38) and defensive lineman Jayden Jackson (65) in the second half at Gaylord Family Oak Memorial Stadium. (Mark J. Rebelas/Imagine Images)
Oklahoma was looking to become the first team to accomplish the feat after upsetting Alabama earlier this season, but couldn’t hold on after 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 Heinicke (38) and defensive lineman Jayden Jackson (65) in the second half at Gaylord Family Oak Memorial Stadium. (Mark J. Rebelas/Imagine Images)
Alabama will move on to the playoffs, facing top-ranked Indiana in the second round.
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