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Bet on Oklahoma to upset Alabama in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.

College Football Upset Picks for Gasparilla Bowl and Round 1 College Football Playoff

Iain MacMillan

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Dec 17, 2025

Oklahoma defensive end R Mason Thomas

Brent Venables: R Mason Thomas Remained Engaged, Ready for Return vs. Alabama in CFP

Ryan Aber

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Dec 17, 2025

Ole Miss is a significant favorite against Tulane in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

College Football Straight Up Picks for Every Game in First Round of College Football Playoff

Iain MacMillan

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Dec 17, 2025

Georgia will compete in the College Football Playoff to try to win their first title since 2022.

SEC Bowl Game Schedule & Updated Record

Madison Williams

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Dec 31, 2025

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Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Kendel Dolby (15) celebrates after an OU fumble recovery during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Tennessee Volunteers at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.

Oklahoma Defensive Back Expected to Enter Transfer Portal, per Report

Carson Field

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Dec 17, 2025

Oklahoma linebacker Kendal Daniels

Oklahoma’s Kendal Daniels Ready for ‘Real Special’ Home-State Finale in CFP

Brady Trantham

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Dec 17, 2025

Nation's No. 1 safety reveals top 10 schools, names two early leaders in recruitment

Zachary McKinnell

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Dec 17, 2025

Special teams coordinator Doug Deakin has had a significant impact on the Sooners in his two seasons in Norman.

Oklahoma's Special Teams Success Goes Far Beyond Tate Sandell, Grayson Miller and Isaiah Sategna.

Ryan Aber

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Dec 17, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Wyoming Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Deion Sanders Can Address Big Roster Need With This Transfer Portal Wide Receiver

Thomas Gorski

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Dec 16, 2025

Oklahoma defensive end R Mason Thomas smiles on OU's sideline.

Oklahoma DE R Mason Thomas Set to Take on Alabama in the College Football Playoff

Ryan Chapman

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Dec 16, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) and head coach Lincoln Riley react after the game against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

USC's Re-Signing Announcements Turn Heads in NIL Era

Cory Pappas

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Dec 16, 2025

Oklahoma running back Xavier Robinson scores a touchdown against Ole Miss.

Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle Says RBs Have Been 'Really Tough' Throughout Rehab Process

Carson Field

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Dec 16, 2025

Oklahoma kicker Tate Sandell celebrates after making a field goal against LSU.

Tate Sandell's History of Hard Work has Made His Journey at Oklahoma Even 'Sweeter'

Ryan Chapman

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Dec 16, 2025

College football picks for Round 1 of the playoffs

First to Forde: Best Picks Against the Spread For College Football Playoff Round 1

Iain MacMillan, Pat Forde

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Dec 16, 2025

Oklahoma guard Aaliyah Chavez looks for a pass against Oklahoma State.

Oklahoma Sweeps This Week's SEC Basketball Awards

John Hoover

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Dec 16, 2025

Oklahoma defensive tackle Jayden Jackson sacks Auburn's Jackson Arnold.

How Oklahoma DL Jayden Jackson Treasured 'Beneficial' Rest Ahead of CFP

Carson Field

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Dec 16, 2025

ESPN analyst Greg McElroy breaks down in detail the first-round matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Oklahoma Sooners during his Always College Football podcast.

Greg McElroy predicts winner of 'rematch' Alabama-Oklahoma first-round playoff game

Matt De Lima

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Dec 16, 2025

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables

From Bob Stoops to Ben Arbuckle, Oklahoma's Brent Venables Has Grown Into His Own Man as a Coach

John Hoover

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Dec 16, 2025

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer

‘One Day at a Time:’ Oklahoma QB John Mateer Ready for ‘Dream Come True’ in CFP Matchup

Brady Trantham

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Dec 16, 2025

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