The coaching carousel continues to spin throughout the Power Four ranks of college football. Michigan inserted itself in the coaching carousel when it fired hea

The Friday night matchup in Norman marks the Sooners’ return to the playoff and a milestone moment for Oklahoma athletics.

According to DeBoer’s contract, obtained by AL.com via an open records request, he would be on the hook for a $4 million buyout. That’s a lot of money, but would not be a deterrent to a big-time college football program, which would likely cover the bill if one were to poach DeBoer.

Alabama and Texas A&M the only teams playing this weekend who lost their previous games, the Crimson Tide suffering a setback against Georgia in the SEC Championship while the Aggies' unblemished streak ended during rivalry weekend at Texas.

Alabama football has added another player to its 2026 recruiting class. Nick Sherman, a Tuscaloosa native, has committed to the Crimson Tide, he announced Sunday. "Coming HOME, COMMITTED," Sherman wrote on social media.

ESPN's 'College GameDay' is headed back to Norman. The show will be filmed on site Friday, Dec. 19 ahead of the OU-Alabama game.