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Sooners Secure Playoff Spot, Seeding Still Uncertain

The College Football Playoff selection committee has confirmed the Sooners spot in the twelve-team playoff field, securing their place in the postseason. The teams seeding, ranging from number eight to number ten, is still uncertain, but they will host a first-round game if they secure the number eight seed. The Sooners fate hinges on the outcomes of conference championship games, with potential matchups against Notre Dame, Texas A&M, or BYU. Despite these uncertainties, the Sooners can confidently prepare for their playoff journey.

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