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Sooners Defy Odds in College Football Playoffs

Despite a strong record, the Oklahoma Sooners face long odds in the college football playoffs, with oddsmakers favoring teams like Ole Miss and Alabama. The Sooners, who have already beaten Alabama this season, are now underdogs at home against the Crimson Tide. This surprising assessment sets up an intriguing narrative for the Sooners as they aim to prove the oddsmakers wrong and make a deep run for the national title.

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