Just like that, the 2025 College Football Playoff will get kicked off with a highly anticipated rematch between Oklahoma and Alabama Friday.
No. 8 Oklahoma heads into this matchup with better standing and a home advantage, which could mean all the difference in the thick of the playoff. The Sooners are one of only three programs to have a winning all-time record against Alabama, and OU defeated the Tide 23-21 just a month ago.
On the other hand, No. 9-ranked Alabama's CFP bid was met with some criticism, as the Crimson Tide fell in the SEC championship game and finished the season with three losses. Either way, Alabama proved it could hang with Oklahoma in their last matchup, and if the Tide can get firing on all cylinders, the outcome might be different this time.
Who will advance to the quarterfinals and meet overall No. 1 Indiana?
Here's everything you need to know about Oklahoma vs. Alabama, including TV channel and streaming options for the CFP first round matchup.
What time is the Oklahoma-Alabama game today?
- Date: Friday, Dec. 19
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT
Oklahoma vs. Alabama will begin at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 19.
The first-round matchup will be played at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma.
How to watch Oklahoma vs. Alabama: TV channel, live stream
ABC and ESPN will broadcast Oklahoma vs. Alabama with Chris Fowler (play-by-play) and Kirk Herbstreit (analyst) on the call, and Holly Rowe and Laura Rutledge on the sidelines.
Viewers can stream the game live on the ESPN app or Fubo, which offers a free trial, so you can try before you buy.
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Oklahoma vs. Alabama radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 81, 84
Listen to Oklahoma vs. Alabama live on SiriusXM. The Sooners' call will be on channel 81, while the Crimson Tide's call can be heard on channel 84.
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College Football Playoff schedule 2025-26
Friday, Dec. 19
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP First Round | No. 8 Oklahoma vs. No. 9 Alabama | 8 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
Saturday, Dec. 20
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP First Round | No. 7 Texas A&M vs. No. 10 Miami (Fla.) | Noon | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| CFP First Round | No. 6 Ole Miss vs. No. 11 Tulane | 3:30 p.m. | TNT, DIRECTV |
| CFP First Round | No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 12 James Madison | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, DIRECTV |
Wednesday, Dec. 31
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Quarterfinal (Cotton Bowl) | No. 2 Ohio State vs. Texas A&M/Miami (Fla.) | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Thursday, Jan. 1
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Quarterfinal (Orange Bowl) | No. 4 Texas Tech vs. Oregon/JMU | Noon | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Rose Bowl) | No. 1 Indiana vs. Alabama/Oklahoma | 4 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Sugar Bowl) | No. 3 Georgia vs. Ole Miss/Tulane | 8 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Thursday, Jan. 8
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Semifinal (Fiesta Bowl) | Cotton winner vs. Sugar winner | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Friday, Jan. 9
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Semifinal (Peach Bowl) | Rose winner vs. Orange winner | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Monday, Jan. 19
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP National Championship | TBD vs. TBD | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
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