The quarterbacks will be in the spotlight, as always, but a few other NFL Draft prospects could play key roles Friday night.

Kane Wommack has never coached in a College Football Playoff game. Sixteen seasons into his coaching career, the Alabama football defensive coordinator will enter a postseason still in the running for a national championship. It’s something he recognizes. The CFP is different. But don’t get it twisted.

Before coaching, Nix was a legend in college football as a player, earning Conference USA Freshman of the Year honors at Southern Miss in 1998, rushing for 1,180 yards and nine touchdowns. Although talented enough to make it to the NFL, health issues stemming from kidney disease forced Nix to cut his playing career short and move into coaching.

Norman Public Schools has canceled classes on Friday due to the Alabama vs. Oklahoma College Football Playoff game.

The College Football Playoff kicks off on Friday night with an SEC rematch as Alabama visits Oklahoma in the first round.

Alabama football legendary head coach Nick Saban has purchased a minority stake in the NHL's Nashville Predators, the franchise announced Tuesday.

“Ole Miss. They have that up-tempo spread. Their offense is a little different. They’re a headache to play against. Their running back (Kewan Lacy) is really good. He can take it the distance, and ( Trinidad) Chambliss is a really good college quarterback.” — SEC defensive coordinator

Alabama football WR Germie Bernard isn't crazy about the lights at Oklahoma's home field. Why? The senior addressed it Tuesday.