The suspense is over. The College Football Playoff selection committee unveiled the final 12-team bracket on Sunday, confirming that Alabama (10-3) has secured an at-large bid as the No. 9 seed. Their reward? A trip to Norman to face the No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners (10-2) in a first-round elimination game.
First Round Matchups (Dec 19-20)
- #12 James Madison at #5 Oregon
- #11 Tulane at #6 Ole Miss
- #10 Miami (FL) at #7 Texas A&M
- #9 Alabama at #8 Oklahoma
Path to the Championship
The road doesn't get easier. The winner of the Alabama-Oklahoma game will advance to the quarterfinals to face the No. 1 seed Indiana Hoosiers at the Rose Bowl. While Indiana has been the Cinderella story of the 2025 season, a potential quarterfinal matchup against the Hoosiers offers an intriguing clash of styles.