Alabama vs. Oklahoma Weather Report: Latest Forecast & Betting Impact for College Football Playoff
It'll be a windy night to kick off the College Football Playoff tonight, as the latest Alabama vs. Oklahoma weather report projects heavy winds amid an otherwise dry and sunny scene at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla.
We're breaking down the latest forecast for this CFP matchup - including the expected temperature, wind, and precipitation - and how it affects our Alabama vs. Oklahoma predictions tonight in the first round of the College Football Playoff (8 p.m. ET, ABC).
💨 Alabama vs. Oklahoma weather forecast: College Football Playoff
Latest weather forecast via AccuWeather for the College Football Playoff.
| Category | Forecast |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temp. | 53 degrees at kickoff with a low of 45 degrees by 4Q; feels like 38 degrees |
| 💨 Wind | 17 mph winds with gusts up to 32 mph |
| 🌧️ Prec. | Clear skies, 1% chance of precipitation |
💰 Alabama vs. Oklahoma weather: Betting impact for CFP Round 1
At a glance, the weather tonight for the first round of the CFP appears immaculate: clear skies, no rain in the forecast, and modest temperatures for these two title contenders.
Yet the wind is sure to rear its ugly head throughout this matchup, as the forecast calls for southward winds of 17 mph tonight with gusts up to 32 mph. Those are consequential speeds that could legitimately impact the outcome of tonight's game. Here's how I'd consider the weather when betting on Alabama vs. Oklahoma:
College Football Playoff weather impact
- Kickers beware the winds. College kickers are already tough to rely on in pressure-packed situations, but whatever faith you have in the special teams units for these teams can effectively be squashed by the weather forecast. With winds approaching 35 mph, I wouldn't expect this game to feature too many heroic kicks from long range.
- Will passing game suffer? This first-round CFP matchup features two of the best quarterbacks in the country in Ty Simpson and John Mateer - both of whom are featured in our Alabama vs. Oklahoma player props. Yet they could both struggle to push the ball downfield if these winds truly reach the epic speeds in the forecast.
- Bet on runs and short passes tonight. Both of these coaches understand the task ahead, and with zero margin for error to keep their title hopes alive, I'm expecting both sides to rely on low-risk plays offensively to avoid getting swept away by the wind. Along those lines, we're backing a tight end to score tonight at long odds with one of our anytime touchdown scorer predictions.
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📺 How to watch Alabama vs. Oklahoma: College Football Playoff
- Date: Friday, Dec. 19
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Memorial Stadium (Norman, Okla.)
- TV: ABC/ESPN
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