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Oklahoma may need to rediscover its offensive firepower to win rematch with Alabama in CFP
Oklahoma faces lineup changes and injuries on offense, including a doubtful center, as they prepare for a close College Football Playoff rematch against Alabama.
- On Friday, the College Football Playoff opens with an all-SEC rematch between #9 Alabama and #8 Oklahoma, kickoff at 7 p.m. tomorrow, as center Jake Maikkula was downgraded to doubtful.
- In Tuscaloosa, the previous game showed Oklahoma Sooners edging Alabama Crimson Tide 23-21 as defense scored off three turnovers, masking a quiet offense led by John Mateer, Oklahoma quarterback.
- After OU opened practice to media earlier this week, Bill Bedenbaugh plans to move Febechi Nwaiwu to center and start true freshman Ryan Fodje at right guard while Derek Simmons stays at right tackle.
- Pass rusher R Mason Thomas is available after being omitted from Tuesday's report, and running back Jovantae Barnes was upgraded to available with CFP snaps not counting against 2026 eligibility, prompting sportsbooks to list Oklahoma as the favorite.
- With weeks to rest, the Oklahoma Sooners enter the College Football Playoff with one of their shortest injury reports, while Joe Castiglione, OU athletic director, asked fans attending the game to arrive at least 45 minutes before kickoff.
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