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Oklahoma Sooners' Playoff Fate Hangs in Balance

The Oklahoma Sooners football team is poised for the College Football Playoff, with their first game set to be at home in Norman. However, their position as the number eight ranked team is under threat, as half of the top twelve teams are playing in conference championship games this weekend. The SEC championship game between Alabama and Georgia could determine whether the Sooners maintain their home-field advantage or face a tough road game in the playoff opener.

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