- Matchup: Alabama Crimson Tide vs Oklahoma Sooners
- Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
- Venue: Memorial Stadium, Norman, OK
- Broadcast: ABC
- Betting Odds: Sooners (+1.0)
- Over/Under Total: 40
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The Oklahoma Sooners (10-2) are set to clash with the Alabama Crimson Tide (10-2) on Friday, December 19, 2025, in the first round of the College Football Playoff at Memorial Stadium. The Crimson Tide come into this matchup as 1.0-point favorites, and the total is established at 40 points.
Entering this game, the Alabama Crimson Tide boast a 10-2 record this season. In their most recent contest, Alabama faced the Georgia Bulldogs, suffering a defeat with a final score of 28-7. In that game, Alabama struggled on the ground, carrying the ball 16 times for a total of -3 yards, averaging -0.2 yards per carry. Their offense ran a total of 55 plays, netting 209 yards. Defensively, Alabama allowed 20 completions on 26 passes for 156 yards, yielding a completion rate of 76.9%, while conceding 141 rushing yards on 41 attempts, averaging 3.4 yards per carry.
When it comes to offense, the Alabama Crimson Tide average 33.3 points per game while managing 126.2 rushing yards, placing them 103rd nationally. Overall, they have accumulated 4,853 total yards this season, scoring 29 touchdowns through the air and 20 on the ground. Offensively, they’ve achieved 271 first downs, though they have also committed 61 penalties for 540 yards and turned the ball over 11 times.
On the defensive end, Alabama ranks 11th in Division 1, allowing just 16.5 points per game. They permit 3.9 yards per carry and 124.3 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,492 rushing yards given up over the season. Against the pass, Alabama has surrendered 1,894 yards, ranking them 6th in college football, with a completion percentage allowed of 59.6%. Overall, with 282.2 yards given up per game, Alabama is ranked 12th in the nation, allowing 8 passing touchdowns and 13 rushing touchdowns throughout the season.
The Oklahoma Sooners also enter this game with a record of 10-2. Their last outing resulted in a 17-13 victory over the LSU Tigers. In that match, Oklahoma allowed 29 rushing attempts for 85 yards, averaging 2.9 yards per carry. Their passing defense allowed a completion rate of 57.7%, resulting in 113 yards on 15 of 26 attempts. The Sooners accumulated a total of 393 yards over 66 plays, averaging 6.0 yards per play, while their ground game produced 75 yards on 28 carries, averaging 2.7 yards per attempt.
In terms of scoring, Oklahoma ranks 79th in D-1 with an average of 26.4 points per game. They muster an average of 353.7 yards per contest, placing them 91st nationally. The Oklahoma offense has accrued 745 penalty yards from 83 infractions, ranking 35th in D-1. They have surrendered 10 interceptions and 5 fumbles while achieving 222 first downs. This season, the Sooners have amassed 2,759 passing yards, averaging 229.9 yards per game, which positions them 63rd nationally. On the ground, they average 123.8 yards per game, totaling 1,486 rushing yards.
The Sooners’ defense has yielded 977 rushing yards (81.4 yards per game) and 6 rushing touchdowns throughout the season. In addition, they’ve allowed 10 passing touchdowns and concede 192.2 yards per game, ranking them 31st in the nation. Collectively, they’ve given up 167 points, recovered 4 fumbles, and grabbed 10 interceptions this year. The Oklahoma defense has been on the field for 773 plays, ranking them 38th in the country and allowing just 13.9 points per game, which puts them 7th nationally.
Who will emerge victorious in this epic battle between the Crimson Tide and Sooners?
Prediction: Bet on the Crimson Tide -1.0
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