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Oklahoma Upsets Alabama, Shakes Up Playoff Race

11/16/2025

Summary

Sooners Upset Alabama

The Oklahoma Sooners improved to 8-2 after a 23-21 upset of Alabama, reshaping College Football Playoff landscape.
The Alabama Crimson Tide lost again, complicating their path to the SEC Championship and fueling ranking debates after the head-to-head result with Oklahoma.
Georgia Bulldogs' dominant win over Texas solidified its playoff standing, pushing the Texas Longhorns out of contention.
Upcoming games will be crucial as Oklahoma and Alabama vie for playoff spots.

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Longhorns' Playoff Hopes

Texas Longhorns' playoff hopes dwindle after a 35-10 loss to Georgia.
They stand 7-3 and must win their remaining games against Arkansas and Texas A&M.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said a three-loss team could still make the playoffs.
He cited Alabama's prior success as context for that possibility.
Georgia improved to 9-1 and remains likely to secure a postseason spot.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2014, the College Football Playoff (CFP) replaced the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) to determine the NCAA Division I FBS champion. The inaugural playoff featured four teams selected by a 13-member committee, culminating in Ohio State's victory over Oregon in the 2015 championship. The CFP has since reshaped college football's postseason dynamics, intensifying competition and debates over playoff eligibility.

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Sooners Upset Alabama

The Oklahoma Sooners improved to 8-2 after a 23-21 upset of Alabama, reshaping College Football Playoff landscape.
The Alabama Crimson Tide lost again, complicating their path to the SEC Championship and fueling ranking debates after the head-to-head result with Oklahoma.
Georgia Bulldogs' dominant win over Texas solidified its playoff standing, pushing the Texas Longhorns out of contention.
Upcoming games will be crucial as Oklahoma and Alabama vie for playoff spots.

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