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Sooner Football: Playoff Scenarios and Recruiting Updates This week, Oklahoma Sooners fans were buzzing about playoff scenarios and recruiting news. The team secured a spot in the playoffs, setting up a rematch against Alabama in December. In recruiting, the Sooners finalized their 2026 class and made strides in the 2027 class. Three-star athlete Trey Stewart narrowed his top schools to five, with Oklahoma making the cut. The Sooners also signed 24 players in the 2026 class, including seven four-star prospects, ranking them 15th nationally. However, some commitments didnt stick, with linebacker Jakore Smith and wide receiver Brayden Allen decommitting. But the Sooners had a major win with four-star defensive lineman Elija Harmon committing, bringing their 2027 class to 11 pledges and ranking them number one nationally.

In a thrilling College Football Playoff matchup, eighth-seed Oklahoma Sooners host ninth-seed Alabama Crimson Tide, seeking revenge for their earlier season loss. Alabama, led by first-time playoff coach Kalen DeBoer, boasts a potent passing game with quarterback Ty Simpson but struggles on the ground. Their defense, ranked twelfth nationally, poses a significant challenge for the Sooners.

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Oklahoma Sooners secure playoff spot and land top recruit Elija Harmon, bolstering their defense for the future and climbing to the top of recruiting rankings.

University of Oklahoma secures a major commitment from four-star defensive lineman Elija Harmon, bolstering their top-ranked 2027 recruiting class. Harmon, a formidable 63, 300-pound prospect from Inglewood, California, chose Oklahoma over Nebraska, Oregon, and USC. This addition further solidifies the Sooners defensive line and showcases their strong recruiting momentum.

Oklahoma, ranked eighth, faces Alabama, ninth, in a College Football Playoff rematch on December nineteenth. Coach Brent Venables, with a perfect 4-0 record in rematches, emphasizes execution and continuous improvement, despite his past successes. The College Football Playoff committee does not consider rematches in their ranking process.

Four-star defensive lineman Elija Harmon commits to Oklahoma Sooners, bolstering their 2027 recruiting class with his versatility, size, and strength.

Four-star defensive lineman Elija Harmon commits to Oklahoma Sooners, bolstering their defensive line with impressive size and athleticism. This significant pickup adds to their six four-star prospects and eleven overall commitments for the 2027 class, further solidifying their strong recruiting efforts.

The Oklahoma Sooners football program secures a top talent for their 2027 class, as four-star defensive lineman Elijah Harmon from Inglewood, California, commits to play for the Sooners. Harmon chose Oklahoma over a competitive list of schools, citing the defensive schemes similarity to his high school play and the positive game day atmosphere as major factors in his decision. Despite a pre-season injury, Harmon is known for his dominant tackle skills and aims to make an early impact on the field.