Instead of making the jump from Tuscaloosa to the NFL, Lawson took a fifth year with the Crimson Tide, one where he basically matched his production from a season ago to set him up for the 2026 NFL draft. Lawson didn't get his initial revenge against Oklahoma in the 2025 regular season, falling to the Sooners 23-21 at home Nov. 15.

Germie Bernard said Oklahoma's lights are "in a weird position" ahead of Alabama football's CFP trip to Norman.

The city of Norman is expecting an influx of visitors for the University of Oklahoma and Alabama college playoff game this Friday. City officials want residents and visitors to prepare ahead of time for increased traffic and safety measures.

Crimson-clad quarterbacks John Mateer and Ty SImpson fizzled after hot starts, but here they are in the College Football Playoff for OU vs. Alabama.

Georgia's defense shut down Ty Simpson and the Crimson Tide offense on the way to a dominant victory in the SEC Championship Game

In the SEC Championship game, Alabama’s offense struggled to cross the logo as the unit struggled to pick up first downs, but one player that made the most of his two catches was wideout Ryan Williams.

The No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners are about to host the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide in the first College Football Playoff game to ever be played in Norman.

The Crimson Tide is set to hire Derrick Nix to replace JaMarcus Shephard on the coaching staff, source with knowledge of the hiring confirmed to AL.com. Nix most recently served as offensive coordinator/running backs coach for Auburn.