Alabama and Oklahoma are in two vastly different situations ahead of their inaugural SEC showdown, but the programs will have one thing in common when they do battle from Norman, Okla., Saturday night. Postseason implications are on the line as the Crimson Tide seek to stay alive in the College Football Playoff and national championship pictures while the Sooners attempt to reach bowl eligibility amid their disappointing campaign.
Kalen DeBoer needs to keep his program in the win column in order to have a shot at the SEC title and the likely first-round bye that comes with it, while Brent Venables has to win at least one of his final two games to keep Oklahoma’s bowl streak alive for a 26th-straight year.
Bama247 staff writer Mike Rodak and Sooners Illustrated staff writer Tom Green convened to preview the matchup between the Crimson Tide and Sooners, highlighting key players and noting storylines that could be instrumental in determining the game’s outcome.
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Below are key points from the insiders on the first game of this new SEC series.
