Alabama scores 27 straight points to stun Oklahoma 34-24 and advance to Rose Bowl vs. Indiana

No. 9 Alabama ripped off 27 straight points after a horrific start to beat No. 8 Oklahoma 34-24 in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Friday night. The Sooners led 17-0 with 10:51 to go in the second quarter after John Mateer hit Isaiah Sategna III for a 7-yard score. Less than 10 minutes later, Alabama had the game tied at 17-17 in the midst of a flurry that stretched through the third quarter. After Oklahoma cut Alabama’s lead to three at the start of the fourth quarter, the Tide pushed the lead back to 10 on...