Overview
- No. 9 Alabama defeated No. 8 Oklahoma 34-24 after trailing 17-0 in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
- Quarterback Ty Simpson threw for 232 yards and two touchdowns and said he never doubted a comeback despite the early hole.
- Oklahoma’s John Mateer passed for 307 yards and two scores but had a costly interception returned 50 yards for a touchdown by Zabien Brown.
- A surprise on-field performance of 50 Cent’s “Many Men” between quarters energized Alabama players, who noted the track is part of their weekly routine.
- Alabama advances to the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 to face No. 1 Indiana, and the rally ties the largest comeback in CFP history.