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.

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.

Fans looking to watch Oklahoma take on Alabama in the College Football Playoff have several options to watch and stream Friday night’s matchup. The game is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 19, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. CST at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman.

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

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.

Alabama football OC Ryan Grubb addressed how the Crimson Tide combated Oklahoma's ability to interpret signs in their first meeting.

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

My Alabama vs. Arizona predictions and college basketball picks break down why the Tide hold the upper hand on Saturday, December 13. Tip-off is set for 9:30 p.m. ET from Legacy Arena at BJCC in Birmingham, with the game airing on ESPN.