Alabama is favored, but Oklahoma has won its last two matchups against the Crimson Tide and is playing host in the CFP first-round game. The Sooners and Crimson Tide are trending in opposite directions, and Brent Venables gets multiple weeks to prepare for an offense he gave trouble just under a month ago in Oklahoma's 23-21 road win.

The Sooners are chasing history in the first round of the CFP. No team has ever defeated Alabama twice in the same season. Oklahoma is also chasing its first playoff win, entering with a 0-4 record all-time in the CFP.

The OU quarterback was seen throwing without tape on his right hand this week for the first time since sustaining an injury against Auburn.

John Mateer will play in the CFP without a hand wrap after injury, as Oklahoma preps to face Alabama on Friday.

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Oklahoma and Alabama will meet Friday for third time in 13 months in the most significant game of their budding rivalry. Last year, underdog Oklahoma stunned the Crimson Tide 24-3 and cost the Crimson Tide a spot in the College Football Playoff.

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