Alabama Mounts Comeback Win Over Oklahoma in College Football Playoff First Round
Alabama overcame a 17-0 deficit to defeat Oklahoma 34-24 in the College Football Playoff first round.
Zavien Brown's 50-yard interception return before halftime tied the game at 17-17.
The Crimson Tide scored the first 10 points of the second half to take a 27-17 lead.
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer threw a 37-yard touchdown pass to Deion Burks to cut the deficit to four points.
Alabama extended its lead with a late touchdown drive, with Germie Bernard's circus catch setting up a short rushing touchdown by Daniel Hill to seal the win.
The final margin was 10 points.
This victory preserves Alabama's long-standing streak: no team has beaten the Crimson Tide twice in a season since 1893.
Alabama will face top-ranked Indiana in the CFP second round at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
