Sooners QB Mateer prepares for pivotal playoff clash with Alabama in Norman. Oklahoma's season hangs on quarterback's performance against SEC powerhouse.

Alabama is optimistic about a few key players they will definitely need to beat Oklahoma on Friday in the College Football Playoff first round.

Ahead of a rematch with Oklahoma, Alabama football is emphasizing a key thing for the offense to do in order to help with the pre-snap functions. Last Friday, wideout Ryan Williams mentioned that the offense can help quarterback Ty Simpson by “just allowing him to survey the defense,

Alabama QBs and RBs run through drills during the Crimson Tide's Monday practice before taking on Oklahoma in the CFP.

In his first season as a starter, Ty Simpson has led the Crimson Tide to the brink of a playoff spot by playing like a seasoned veteran. It turns out there’s a good reason for that.

Rivers has not played since he led the Colts to the playoffs in 2020, the last time Indianapolis made the postseason.

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