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Can Oklahoma Beat Alabama Again in the CFP? History Isn’t on Its Side.
Oklahoma focuses on schematic changes and offensive improvements for the CFP rematch after a 23-21 win, aiming to overcome historical trends in postseason rematches.
- This Friday, Oklahoma is preparing by altering its game plan with self-scouting and practice changes ahead of the College Football Playoff rematch against Alabama at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, Okla.
- Because Alabama dominated yardage yet lost, Venables stressed how rare it is to beat Alabama twice in one year, underscoring the need for adjustments in the rematch.
- Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle said Monday the staff is changing schemes and closed Monday practice with a two-minute drill, while health boosts for Xavier Robinson and Tory Blaylock aided offense.
- Alabama Crimson Tide enters as a one-and-a-half-point favorite, DraftKings lists kickoff at 7 p.m. Friday at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, with the winner advancing in the College Football Playoff to the Rose Bowl.
- Oklahoma enters the CFP riding a four-game winning streak, but Brent Venables, Oklahoma head coach, said the Sooners must be an "improved version" to meet Alabama's challenge.
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Can Oklahoma beat Alabama again in the CFP? History isn’t on its side.
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