College Football Playoffs prospects to know: Oklahoma vs. Alabama

The Arizona Cardinals should be paying attention to this one, as the Oklahoma Sooners host the Alabama Crimson Tide in the opening of the College Football Playoffs.

First, everything you need to know.

Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. AT
Location: Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — Norman, OK
National TV: ABC/ESPN (Channel 15 locally)
National online streaming: ESPN+
TV announcers: Chris Fowler (play-by-play) Kirk Herbstreit (analyst) Holly Rowe & Laura Rutledge (sideline)
Betting line: Oklahoma Sooners -1.5 per FanDuel Sportsbook

Players to watch:

• Ty Simpson, QB – Alabama
• Kadyn Proctor, OL – Alabama
• Germie Bernard, WR – Alabama
• R Mason Thomas, OLB – Oklahoma
• Bray Hubbard, S – Alabama
• L.T. Overton, DT – Alabama
• Deontae Lawson, LB – Alabama
• Domani Jackson, CB – Alabama
• Peyton Bowen, S – Oklahoma

This will be a battle, and while Alabama has the overwhelming majority of NFL Draft talent, Oklahoma seems to be so well coached and prepared, especially on defense.

This should be a fun one.