Oklahoma vs. Alabama: Who has the edge in the playoffs?
Matt Hayes down Oklahoma vs. Alabama and why the Sooners might have the edge at home.
The College Football Playoff in 2025 kicks off with a rematch between Oklahoma and Alabama with ESPN’s “College GameDay” on site.
The No. 8 Sooners (10-2) defeated the No. 9 Crimson Tide (10-3) 23-21 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, just over a month ago, putting themselves into position for a CFP berth. They’ll have to do so again to avoid their season ending.
Both offenses have sputtered in recent weeks. Oklahoma is coming off back-to-back wins over Missouri and LSU by scoring 17 points, whereas Alabama fell to Georgia 28-7 in the SEC Championship game.
Oklahoma ultimately won its first matchup against the Crimson Tide with special teams and defense, forcing three turnovers, including a pick-six, despite being outgained by over 200 yards.
Here’s what to know of “College GameDay” on Dec. 19, as the pregame show is headed to Norman, Oklahoma for the big-time matchup.
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Where is ‘College GameDay’ location this week?
- Location: Norman, Oklahoma
- Time: 6 p.m. ET to 8 p.m. ET
“College GameDay” will air live from 6 p.m. ET to 8 p.m. ET from Norman, Oklahoma, ahead of Oklahoma vs. Alabama in the first round of the CFP. It’s the second time the show has visited Norman this season, as it was also on site for the Sooners’ win over Michigan earlier in the season.
“GameDay” has a quick turnaround on Dec. 20, as it will travel to College Station, Texas, for Texas A&M vs. Miami in another first-round CFP matchup.
How to watch ‘College GameDay’ today? TV schedule, streaming
“College GameDay” will air live on ESPN, with streaming options available on the ESPN app or Fubo, which offers a free trial.
‘College GameDay’ schedule on ESPN
Here’s a full look at where “College GameDay” has traveled in 2025.
- Week 1: Texas at Ohio State (Columbus, Ohio)
- Week 3: Georgia at Tennessee (Knoxville, Tennessee)
- Week 4: Florida at Miami (Miami Gardens, Florida)
- Week 5: Oregon at Penn State (State College, Pennsylvania)
- Week 6: Vanderbilt at Alabama (Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
- Week 7: Indiana at Oregon (Eugene, Oregon)
- Week 8: Ole Miss at Georgia (Athens, Georgia)
- Week 9: Missouri at Vanderbilt (Nashville, Tennessee)
- Week 10: Cincinnati at Utah (Salt Lake City)
- Week 11: BYU at Texas Tech (Lubbock, Texas)
- Week 12: Notre Dame at Pitt (Pittsburgh)
- Week 13: USC at Oregon (Eugene, Oregon)
- Week 14: Ohio State at Michigan (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
- Week 15: Georgia vs. Alabama (SEC championship game in Atlanta)
- CFP first round: Oklahoma vs. Alabama (Norman, Oklahoma) and Texas A&M vs. Miami (College Station, Texas)
Who is ‘College GameDay’ guest picker today?
Oklahoma legend Brian Bosworth will serve as the celebrity guest picker for Oklahoma vs. Alabama on Dec. 20. Better known as “The Boz,” Bosworth won two Butkus Awards at Oklahoma before later becoming an actor after his brief NFL career was over.
Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel, who won the award in 2012, will be the guest picker for Texas A&M vs. Miami.
