Summary
The Oklahoma Sooners will play the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff without their starting center, Jake Maikkula, who is doubtful due to injury. Febechi Nwaiwu, a senior transfer, is expected to start in Maikkula's place. The winner of the game will face Indiana in the Rose Bowl.
Key Facts
- The Oklahoma Sooners are preparing to play Alabama in the College Football Playoff.
- Jake Maikkula, the team's starting center, is doubtful for the game due to an injury.
- Febechi Nwaiwu, a senior who transferred from North Texas, is expected to start at center.
- Nwaiwu played his first game at center for Oklahoma in a match against LSU.
- Oklahoma previously defeated Alabama 23-21 in a close game earlier this season.
- The game’s winner will advance to face top-seed Indiana in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day.
