Crimson-clad quarterbacks John Mateer and Ty SImpson fizzled after hot starts, but here they are in the College Football Playoff for OU vs. Alabama.

"Our fans need to rest their voice this week because we're going to need every ounce from them on Friday night," said Joe Castiglione, OU Athletic Director.

It's the Oklahoma Sooners vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys men's basketball in the 251st Bedlam meeting of the in-state rivals.

The Oklahoma Sooners and Alabama Crimson Tide are set to play a College Football Playoff game against one another. The only thing is, this one isn't a neutral-site game – Oklahoma is hosting it. That means the atmosphere advantage will fall into OU's hands, just as it did for Bama six weeks ago in Tuscaloosa.

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

Lots of adjectives have been used to describe this OU offense, but before Friday's CFP game vs Alabama, one word keeps coming to mind: fascinating.

The Sooners could desperately use a win over Oklahoma State in Saturday's Bedlam game, but OU coach Porter Moser also isn't in panic mode.