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Alabama Defenders Focused on John Mateer's Running Ability Ahead of CFP First Round
- Alabama travels to Norman for a College Football Playoff first-round game against Oklahoma as both teams vie for a spot in the CFP.
- Mateer’s dual-threat output and QB-run ability remain a focal point for Alabama’s defense.
- Mateer finished the prior meeting with 2,578 passing yards, 12 TDs, 10 INTs, and added 416 rushing yards with seven rushing scores.
- Alabama aims to win the turnover battle after going -5 in the two prior losses to Oklahoma.
- Linebacker Justin Jefferson expressed readiness and confidence in Alabama’s defense.
- Mateer delivered a 20-yard designed QB run for Oklahoma’s only offensive TD in the earlier matchup.
- Oklahoma’s offense produced limited yardage in Bryant-Denny Stadium in the prior meeting.
- Alabama criticized for past outcomes against Oklahoma but remains focused on adjustments.
- A key emphasis is to pressure Mateer and limit his running threat.
- The matchup marks a renewed chase for a CFP win following a recent Oklahoma upset of Alabama.
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