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Oklahoma vs Alabama: Key Players & Kickers

In this weeks College Football Playoff, Oklahoma and Alabama face off in a high-stakes matchup. While Alabama boasts more top recruits, Oklahomas players earned more accolades this season. Key players like Oklahomas John Mateer and Alabamas Ty Simpson will be crucial, as will Oklahomas Peyton Bowen and Alabamas Bray Hubbard on defense. The kickers, Tate Sandell and Conor Talty, could also sway the games outcome in this closely contested, low-scoring clash.

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