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TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Alabama's offense will face an Oklahoma defense this Friday in the opening round of the College Football Playoff that leads the nation in sacks (41) and tackles for loss (115.) Coached by Brent Venables, the Sooner defense is known for making things incredibly difficult for opposing offense both pre and post snap.
The first College Football Playoff availability report was released Tuesday, offering an early look at who is expected to suit up for Alabama's CFP opener against Oklahoma. The most notable development for the Crimson Tide was the absence of running back Jam Miller from the report after he missed the SEC Championship Game against Georgia.
OU football defensive end R Mason Thomas is available for the Sooners' College Football Playoff game vs. Alabama.
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