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.
