Live Updates from Alabama Football at Oklahoma in First Round of CFP

Score updates and analysis from Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman as the Crimson Tide takes on the Sooners with a spot in the Rose Bowl on the line.

Ty Simpson huddles up with Alabama players before taking the field in Oklahoma for pregame warmups in the College Football Playoff | UA Athletics

NORMAN, Okla.–– The wait is over. The College Football Playoff is back, and No. 9 Alabama and No. 8 Oklahoma kick off the latest edition of the CFP with an opening-round matchup in Norman, Oklahoma.

The Sooners (10-2) won the regular season matchup in Tuscaloosa with Alabama (10-3) turning the ball over three times in the loss on Nov. 15. The Crimson Tide will be looking for revenge and a spot in the quarterfinals against No. 1 Indiana in the Rose Bowl.

BamaCentral will provide updates throughout Friday night's matchup with full coverage to come after the game. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT on ABC and ESPN.

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Live updates

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Pregame

As per usual, team captain Tim Keenan breaks down the huddle before the team heads back into the locker room for the final time pregame. Kalen DeBoer also took a moment to get in the middle of the huddle and fire the players up.

The first-team offensive line from left to right in warmups: Kadyn Proctor, Kam Dewberry, Parker Brailsford, Wilkin Formby and Michael Carroll.

While the temperature might not be as cold as originally predicted, the wind could have an affect tonight. The flags are WHIPPING in the wind

It is windy in Norman before Alabama’s first round College Football Playoff game against Oklahoma pic.twitter.com/j7G8C2hARU

— Joe Gaither (@JoeGaither6) December 20, 2025

Kalen DeBoer is wearing the same black hoodie he wore for the Iron Bowl, but it is not his traditional "black hoodie of death."

Cuevas and Lewis now come out with the rest of the team for warmups and are both in full pads. Cuevas has a sleeve on his right leg.

Cuevas and Lewis are not with the other tight ends for the initial round of warmups.

Alabama is wearing its traditional, all-white road uniform. The only difference is a CFP patch on the left shoulder.

The time is NOW! 👊#CFBPlayoff | #RollTide pic.twitter.com/WBMagWsDp0

— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 20, 2025

According to the in-stadium clock, the game will kick off at approximately 7:10 p.m. CT

Alabama's players are dressed in different degrees of warmth to deal with the cold temperatures. Some are bundled up with head coverings, longsleeves and tights. Others are rocking short-sleeve shirts and shorts.

Tight ends Josh Cuevas and Danny Lewis Jr. are listed as "game-time decisions" on the final availability report.

Kalen DeBoer took a pregame stroll around the field in Oklaoma, which is not something he has normally done this season.

Alabama arrived to the stadium around 4:50 p.m.

🔒IN. #CFBPlayoff | #RollTide pic.twitter.com/qbsAkMrg9g

— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 19, 2025

Students and fans have started to trickle in the stadium at 5:07 p.m. CT. Still no sign of either team on the field.

It looks like Alabama has just brought the pep band version of the Million Dollar Band to Oklahoma.

While the initial forecast at the beginning of the week made it seem like it might be really cold in Norman, it's actually pleasant with temperatures in the mid 50s. It shouldn't get colder than 49 degrees below the game.

Outside the stadium about three hours for the game, there were dozens of drones lined up. Looks like there will be some sort of drone show tonight.

How to watch: No. 9 Alabama at No. 8 Oklahoma

Who: No. 9 Alabama (10-3) vs. No. 8 Oklahoma (10-2)

When: Friday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. CT

Where: Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, Oklahoma

TV: ESPN and ABC

Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network (Play-By-Play: Chris Stewart, Color: Tyler Watts)

Series: Oklahoma leads, 5-2-1

Last meeting: The Crimson Tide and Sooners met back on Nov. 15 inside Bryant-Denny Stadium with Oklahoma winning 23-21, ending Alabama's nation-leading home winning streak. Alabama out-gained Oklahoma 406-212, but the Sooners were able to haul in three key turnovers to walk away with the road victory. Ty Simpson threw for 326 yards, but his two turnovers proved too costly.

Last time out, Alabama: Alabama had one of its worst performances of the season in a 28-7 loss to Georgia in the SEC Championship Game on Saturday. The Tide finished with -3 rushing yards and was without multiple key players. It was just the second time this season, with the other being the previous Oklahoma matchup, that the Alabama defense did not force a turnover.

Last time out, Oklahoma: The Sooners scraped by in the regular season finale with a 17-13 home win over a beleaguered LSU team. Oklahoma quarterback was 22-of-38 for 318 yards, and his late 58-yard touchdown with 4:16 to go secured the victory.

Opening round CFP schedule

No. 10 Miami (10-2) at No. 7 Texas A&M- Dec. 20, 11 a.m. CT on ESPN and ABC

No. 11 Tulane (11-2) at No. 6 Ole Miss (11-1)- Dec. 20, 2:30 p.m. CT on TNT and HBO Max

No. 12 James Madison (12-1) at No. 5 Oregon (11-1)- Dec. 20, 6:30 p.m. CT on TNT and HBO Max