The College Football Playoff is finally upon us. After 14 weeks of regular season play (and conference championship weekend), we’re finally ready to begin deciding a national champion.
And we’ll see 2 SEC schools take center stage to open the event when No. 9 Alabama (10-3) and No. 8 Oklahoma (10-2) collide in Norman on Dec. 19.
The Sooners have already played and defeated the Crimson Tide once this season. Oklahoma prevailed 23-21 over Alabama on Nov. 15 on the back of 3 takeaways. The Crimson Tide outgained the Sooners by nearly 200 yards (406 to 212) in the contest, but fell short due to those aforementioned turnovers and a missed field goal.
Alabama held the ball for 9 more minutes than Oklahoma in their first matchup. But the locale — and the stakes — are different for this playoff battle. Fittingly, ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg sees a different winner emerging from it. In his CFP and bowl predictions piece, he picked the Crimson Tide to beat the Sooners 20-17.
Here’s an excerpt of his analysis:
Alabama was clearly worn down toward the end of the season, not looking impressive in its victory at Auburn, and being held scoreless for more than 47 minutes against Georgia in the SEC championship. But teams that squeak into the CFP can gain some momentum from being granted a second life… Quarterback Ty Simpson has a chance to reset and reclaim his accuracy, and running back Jam Miller will likely return for the CFP. Coach Kalen DeBoer and the Tide are no strangers to this stage, and they’ll find a way to win a close one.
The Sooners are currently 1.5-point home underdogs, per the latest college football betting lines. Alabama and Oklahoma will kick off the CFP at 8:00 p.m. E.T. on Dec. 19 (ABC).
ESPN analyst gives score prediction for Alabama-Oklahoma Playoff game Saturday Down South.
Hence then, the article about espn analyst gives score prediction for alabama oklahoma playoff game was published today ( ) and is available on SATURDAY DOWN SOUTH ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( ESPN analyst gives score prediction for Alabama-Oklahoma Playoff game )
Also on site :
- Gold Star Distribution Inc., Issues Recall of Certain FDA-Regulated Products in Three States Including Drugs, Devices, Cosmetics, Human Foods, and Pet Foods
- ’Beverly Hills, 90210’s Jason Priestley Shares Bold Callout After ‘Worst’ Travel Experience
- Central African Republic election: Who’s running and what’s at stake?