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December 20, 2025.

Texas Tech forward Lejuan Watts (3) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

No. 19 Texas Tech rallies from 17 down in 2nd half to stun No. 3 Duke 82-81 at MSG

December 20, 2025

Christian Anderson scored 23 of his 27 points in the second half, including the tiebreaking free throw with 3.4 seconds left, and No. 19 Texas Tech rallied from 17 down to beat third-ranked Duke 82-81 at Madison Square Garden. Anderson was fouled by Caleb Foster and made the front end of a 1-and-1 before missing his second attempt. Isaiah Evans grabbed the rebound with 1.6 seconds remaining, and Duke called a timeout to set up a play. Foster inbounded near the Texas Tech bench, but Cameron Boozer’s 3-point try bounced off the rim — and the shot might have come just after the final horn, anyway.

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Tearful Bowen Yang departs ‘SNL’ after emotional Christmas episode hosted by Ariana Grande

December 20, 2025

Bowen Yang has left “Saturday Night Live” mid-season after Saturday’s episode with Ariana Grande. He bid farewell with an emotional sketch that left him in tears. He joined as a writer in 2018, became a featured player the next season, and was promoted to the main cast two seasons later. Yang has been a fan favorite with five Emmy nominations. Yang and Grande appeared together often in the show’s first half hour, including a dance class sketch and a pre-recorded “Home Alone” sketch in which the McCallister family meet violent ends from Kevin’s leftover traps. Yang also co-hosts the podcast “Las Culturistas” and appeared as Pfannee in the “Wicked” movies.

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Texas Tech forward JT Toppin (15) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

No. 19 Texas Tech overcomes foul trouble in stunning comeback from 17 down against 3rd-ranked Duke

December 20, 2025

Every number on the scoreboard and every line on the stat sheet indicated No. 19 Texas Tech was in serious trouble. LeJuan Watts had already fouled out, JT Toppin was one whistle away and the Red Raiders were trying to climb all the way out of a 17-point hole against undefeated Duke, the third-ranked team in the country. But those roadblocks hardly fazed Christian Anderson and his determined teammates. Anderson scored 23 of his 27 points in the second half, including the tiebreaking free throw with 3.4 seconds left, and Texas Tech stormed back for an impressive 82-81 victory Saturday night before a sellout crowd at Madison Square Garden.

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Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts to a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Luka Doncic exits Lakers game with leg injury

December 20, 2025

Luka Doncic suffered an injury and didn’t return after halftime of the Lakers’ game against the Clippers. The Lakers say the NBA’s leading scorer sustained a left leg contusion. Doncic had 12 points, five rebounds, and two assists in 19 minutes during the first half. The visiting Lakers trailed 54-39 at the break. Doncic missed his first six shots and picked up a technical foul. His absence left the Lakers even more short-handed. Rui Hachimura missed his first start of the season with a sore groin, while Deandre Ayton and Austin Reaves have been out.

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Erika Kirk, center, speaks as Jack Posobiec, left, and Megyn Kelly look on during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest 2025, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Here’s what you missed at Turning Point’s chaotic convention

December 20, 2025

Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest convention has been marked by internal feuds among conservative figures. Erika Kirk, leading the organization since her husband Charlie’s assassination, likened the event to a family dinner with heated discussions. Key conservative media personalities, like Ben Shapiro, have criticized others, including Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson, for spreading conspiracy theories and antisemitic content. Carlson and others retaliated, mocking Shapiro’s stance. The conference also highlighted a divide over Israel, with some questioning the Republican Party’s support. Erika Kirk endorsed Vice President JD Vance for the next presidential nomination, while the Make America Healthy Again movement gained traction.

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Chicago Bears' DJ Moore catches a touchdown pass with Green Bay Packers' Keisean Nixon defending during overtime of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

Bears stun Packers 22-16 with improbable rally as Williams finds Moore for winning score in OT

December 20, 2025

Caleb Williams threw a 46-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore in overtime, and the Chicago Bears overcame a 10-point deficit late in the fourth quarter for a 22-16 win over the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay lost quarterback Jordan Love to a concussion. The Bears extended their lead in the NFC North to 1 1/2 games over the Packers with two left to play and got some payback for a loss at Lambeau Field two weeks earlier. It was Chicago’s sixth win this season after trailing in the final two minutes and its most incredible — Green Bay had a win probability of 99%.

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Oregon quarterback Dante Moore looks to pass the ball during the first half of the first round of the NCAA College Football Playoff against James Madison, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Lydia Ely)

No. 5 Oregon beats No. 19 James Madison 51-34 in College Football Playoff opener

December 20, 2025

Dante Moore threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score and No. 5 Oregon beat No. 19 James Madison 51-34 on Saturday night in a College Football Playoff opener. The Ducks (12-1) advanced to face Texas Tech in a quarterfinal game at the Orange Bowl on Jan. 1. Oregon won a playoff game for the first time since 2014, when the Ducks beat Florida State in the Rose Bowl semifinal before losing to Ohio State. James Madison (12-2) dropped Group of Five teams to 0-4 in CFP games. No. 17 Tulane fell 41-10 at No. 6 Mississippi as well Saturday. Oregon led 34-6 at the half.

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, center left, runs for a touchdown against Washington Commanders cornerback Noah Igbinoghene, center right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

3 players are ejected after a brawl late in the Eagles’ game against the Commanders

December 20, 2025

Three players have been ejected after a brawl involving plenty of others from the Eagles and Commanders broke out on the field late in the fourth quarter of Philadelphia’s 29-18 victory that clinched the NFC East title. The confrontation happened Saturday night after Philadelphia’s Saquon Barkley scored on a 2-point conversion to boost his team’s lead to 19 points with about 4 1/2 minutes left. Javon Kinlaw and Quan Martin of the Commanders and Tyler Steen of the Eagles were disqualified after being flagged for unnecessary roughness. Commanders coach Dan Quinn didn’t directly address whether it was disrespectful for the Eagles to go for 2 but he noted the teams play again in two weeks.

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Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Packers QB Jordan Love being evaluated for a concussion after helmet-to-helmet hit

December 20, 2025

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love left their game at Chicago after he was hit hard in the second quarter. Love was shaken up after he absorbed a helmet-to-helmet hit by defensive lineman Austin Booker on a sack. Booker was flagged for roughing the passer. Love eventually jogged off the field and went into the blue injury tent on Green Bay’s sideline. Then he walked to the visiting locker room. The Packers said Love was being evaluated for a concussion, and his return was questionable. Malik Willis entered for Green Bay. He drove the Packers to Brandon McManus’ 22-yard field goal and a 6-0 lead.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Devonta Smith, front left, celebrates with teammates after his touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles win their second NFC East title in a row by beating the Commanders 29-18

December 20, 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles have won their second straight NFC East title. Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley led the Eagles to a 29-18 win over the Washington Commanders on Saturday night. The game included a late brawl after Barkley tacked on a 2-point conversion to increase the Eagles’ lead to 19 points. Hurts completed 22 of 30 throws for 185 yards, two touchdowns and no turnovers. Barkley had a 12-yard TD run as part of his 21-carry, 132-yard performance. It wasn’t a terrific performance by the Eagles, who had a fumble on the opening kickoff and a pair of penalties on the tush push.

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Justin Lamson accounts for 4 TDs, Montana State beats Montana 48-23 in FCS semis

December 20, 2025

Justin Lamson accounted for four touchdowns, Adam Jones had 131 yards rushing and two TDs, and second-seeded Montana State beat No. 3 seed Montana 48-23 in the semifinals of the FCS playoffs. Bryce Grebe returned an interception 35 yards for a touchdown that capped the scoring with 7:01 to play. Montana State plays No. 12 seed Villanova or unseeded Illinois State for the national championship on Jan. 5 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Bobcats will make their fourth appearance in the title game and their third in coach Brett Vigen’s five seasons with the team. Montana State, which won the 1984 national championship, lost to North Dakota State in 2024 and 2021 title games. It was the biggest sporting event in state history with an announced attendance of 25,437.

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Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) scores a touchdown against Tulane during the first round of the NCAA College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/James Pugh)

Chambliss and No. 6 Ole Miss ace their test without Kiffin and beat No. 17 Tulane 41-10 in the CFP

December 20, 2025

Trinidad Chabliss and Mississippi have aced their first test without former coach Lane Kiffin. The sixth-ranked Rebels beat No. 17 Tulane 41-10 on Saturday in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Chambliss passed for 282 yards and a touchdown and ran for two scores. Kewan Lacy also ran for a TD for Ole Miss. Recently promoted defensive coordinator Pete Golding had a triumphant debut as Kiffin’s replacement, and Ole Miss moves on to face No. 2 Georgia in a CFP quarterfinal. The game was coach Jon Sumrall’s last with Tulane. He’s been hired as Florida’s coach.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) is sacked by Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Commanders QB Marcus Mariota leaves game against Eagles with an injured right hand

December 20, 2025

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota has been replaced by third-stringer Josh Johnson early in the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles. Mariota started Saturday night in place of the shut-down Jayden Daniels. It was not immediately clear what was wrong with Mariota, but he did appear to be shaken up at the end of the opening drive of the second half. He went into the blue medical tent on Washington’s sideline, then later jogged toward the locker room. Mariota was 7 for 14 for 95 yards when he left. Washington led 10-7 at the time.

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Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney (10) is tackled after a short run by Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York (21) during the first quarter in the first round of the NCAA College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Miami’s fierce defense dominates Texas A&M to advance to Cotton Bowl

December 20, 2025

Miami brought a nasty defense into Texas A&M Saturday to down the seventh-seeded Aggies in the College Football Playoff. The No. 10 seed Hurricanes forced Marcel Reed into three turnovers and sacked him seven times in the 10-3 victory. “The defense was off the charts the entire day,” coach Mario Cristobal said. They move on to face No. 2 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Eve.

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FILE - Gary Woodlands watches his tee shot on the 16th hole during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, May 14, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Matt Kuchar team leads by 2 over John Daly in PNC. Their sons carried the load

December 20, 2025

The sons are carrying the load in the PNC Championship. Matt Kuchar and his TCU-bound son Cameron made birdie on all but three holes for a 57. That gives them a two-shot lead over John Daly and his Arkansas senior John Daly II. Little John is the Southern Amateur champion this year and Team Daly already has won PNC title from 2021. It’s a scramble format for the two days at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club. A couple of women are very much in mix. Steve Stricker and Wisconsin sophomore Izzi Stricker are at 60 with Nelly Korda and father.

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FILE - Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, at podium, speaks during a news conference in Mineola, N.Y., March 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Philip Marcelo, File)

Trump endorses county executive for NY governor, days after longtime ally Stefanik suspends campaign

December 20, 2025

President Donald Trump says he’s endorsing Nassau County’s Republican executive for governor in next fall’s New York race. The announcement Saturday comes just a day after the president’s longtime ally Rep. Elise Stefanik announced she was suspending her candidacy. The endorsement, while not unexpected, could help ensure that Bruce Blakeman, who leads the suburban county on Long Island, doesn’t face a serious contender in his push to win the GOP primary and a chance at a likely faceoff against incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. Trump in a Saturday evening social media post announcing the endorsement called Blakeman “MAGA all the way.”

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St. John's head coach Rick Pitino speaks during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against Kentucky, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Rick Pitino feel no special emotions going against Kentucky and his former team captain

December 20, 2025

Rick Pitino felt like it was just another game, even though it was Kentucky. For the first time in nearly a decade, Pitino faced the Wildcats in the opening game of a college basketball doubleheader in Atlanta. He called it no big deal, saying it might have been different if the game had been held at Rupp Arena. Pitino coached the Wildcats for eight seasons, most notably winning the national title in his 1996 with Mark Pope as a captain. Pope is now the head coach at Kentucky, which defeated No. 22 St. John’s 78-66.

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South Dakota hotel owner found liable for discrimination against Native Americans

December 20, 2025

A federal jury found the owners of the Grand Gateway Hotel in South Dakota liable for discrimination against Native Americans in a decision on Friday. The hotel’s owner, Retsel Corporation, must pay damages to plaintiffs who were denied service at the hotel. The NDN Collective, an Indigenous advocacy group that filed the lawsuit, was awarded $1. The jury also found NDN Collective acted as a nuisance, awarding $812 to the hotel owners in their countersuit against the group. The case followed a 2022 social media post by the hotel owner saying it would ban Native Americans from the property.

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UConn's Azzi Fudd (35) drives past Iowa's Chazadi Wright (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Fudd and Strong power No. 1 UConn past No. 11 Iowa in Women’s Champions Classic

December 20, 2025

Azzi Fudd scored 27 points and Sarah Strong added 23 to help No. 1 UConn beat 11th-ranked Iowa 90-64 on Saturday in the Women’s Champions Classic in New York. Strong also had seven rebounds and six steals for the Huskies (12-0), who remained unbeaten on the season heading into the holidays. No. 16 Louisville routed 17th-ranked Tennessee 89-65 in the opener of the doubleheader. Strong, the sensational sophomore, dominated the first half with 20 points and five steals as UConn led 42-31. Hannah Stuelke scored 17 points and Chazadi Wright added 16 for the Hawkeyes.

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Kentucky guard Otega Oweh (00) shoots against St. John's forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Kentucky rallies in second half to beat St. John’s 78-66 in first meeting against Pitino since 2016

December 20, 2025

Otega Oweh scored 20 points and Kentucky stifled No. 22 St. John’s in the second half, beating former coach Rick Pitino 78-66 in Atlanta. St. John’s led 41-33 after Zuby Ejiofor converted a three-point play with 16:07 remaining. But Kentucky turned up the defensive pressure, ripping off a 14-0 run and holding the Red Storm without a field goal for nearly nine minutes. Pitino faced his former school for the first time since 2016 — his final season of a successful but scandal-plagued tenure at Louisville. Kentucky coach Mark Pope was a captain on Pitino’s 1996 championship team in Lexington.

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Pages from a totally redacted New York grand jury file into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, released by the U.S. Justice Department, is photographed Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

Epstein files offer scant new insight into his crimes or how he avoided serious prosecution

December 20, 2025

The Justice Department’s much-anticipated release of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein have done little to quell the long-simmering intrigue. That’s largely because some of the most consequential records were nowhere to be found in what came out Friday. The initial disclosures span tens of thousands of pages, but offer scant new insight into Epstein’s crimes or the decisions that allowed him to avoid serious federal prosecution for years. Missing are FBI interviews with survivors and internal Justice Department memos examining charging decisions. The Justice Department says it plans to release more records on a rolling basis, but hasn’t given any notice when more will come out

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FILE - Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham encourages his players prior to an NCAA college football game against West Virginia Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham signs 5-year extension averaging $7.5M a year, AP source says

December 20, 2025

Arizona State has signed football coach Kenny Dillingham to a five-year contract extension that will raise his average annual salary to $7.5 million. That’s according to a person familiar with the contract who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because it was not yet announced. The deal also will increase Arizona State’s salary pool for assistant coaches to $11 million, one of the highest in the Big 12, the person said. The extension takes Dillingham out of the running for the top job at Michigan, which fired Sherrone Moore last week.

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You finally got a doctor’s appointment. Here’s how to get the most out of it

December 20, 2025

It’s not that unusual for a 20-something to text Mom from the doctor’s office for help answering a health question. Or for patients of any age to struggle at recalling all their medicines. Getting the most out of a doctor’s visit requires some advance preparation, whether it’s a routine checkup or following up on health problems. Ask relatives about diseases that run in the family. Write down the names of prescribed and over-the-counter drugs and supplements you use. And bring a list of symptoms and questions to show at the beginning of the visit so nothing gets forgotten.

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A street scene in Allentown, Pa., Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Steven Sloan)

Trump’s ‘A+++++’ economy collides with the reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms

December 20, 2025

Idalia Bisbal moved from New York City to Allentown, Pennsylvania, hoping for a cheaper life. Three years later, she feels disappointed by high prices for essentials like food and gas. Vice President JD Vance recently visited the area and blamed the Biden administration for the affordability crisis. This economic anxiety affects both political parties, especially in competitive districts such as Allentown. Many residents, including business leaders, agree prices are too high. The area remains a political battleground, with Republicans and Democrats vying for control. The economy remains a key focus for voters heading into 2026 and midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.

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Anthony Joshua, left, in action against Jake Paul during their heavyweight boxing match, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Miami, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in 6th round to win heavyweight fight

December 20, 2025

Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in the sixth round of their heavyweight fight. The two-time heavyweight champion displayed why he is one of the sport’s elite punchers when he dropped the fading Paul twice in the fifth round. The YouTuber went down again in the sixth. Although Paul (12-2) reached his feet, Joshua (29-4, 26 KOs) finally crushed Paul’s upset dream when he dropped him a fourth time with a right to the head. Paul was counted out at 1:31 of the round in front of a capacity crowd of 19,600 at the Kaseya Center. Paul later reported that his jaw was broken in two spots.

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Jake Paul reacts during the heavyweight boxing match against Anthony Joshua, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Miami, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Jake Paul reports ‘double broken jaw’ from his KO loss to Anthony Joshua

December 20, 2025

Jake Paul sustained a “double broken jaw” in his loss to former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. The YouTuber confirmed the damage early Saturday. Joshua scored a sixth-round knockout victory over Paul who later posted an X-ray showing a jaw broken in two spots. Paul wrote in a social media post: “Double broken jaw.” He also said “thanks for all the support I’m OK.” Joshua ended the heavyweight bout with a powerful punch to Paul’s jaw, sending the American to the canvas for the fourth and final time. Paul was counted out as he struggled to get to his feet.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards celebrates his three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Anthony Edwards returns with a late flourish for the Timberwolves in a clutch win over the Thunder

December 20, 2025

Anthony Edwards returned from a three-game injury absence with 26 points and 12 rebounds for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 112-107 victory over the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder. Edwards had been managing foot soreness. He said there was no doubt in his mind he would play against the defending champion Thunder. Edwards hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 38.5 seconds left and had a block, a rebound and a steal on defense down the stretch to help fend off reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder took a rare loss and fell to 25-3 this season.

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Alabama head coach Kalen Deboer, center, speaks with an official during the first half in the first round of an NCAA College Football Playoff against Oklahoma, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer claps back at critics following comeback victory at Oklahoma in playoff

December 20, 2025

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer addressed doubts about his team after their College Football Playoff game against Oklahoma. Critics questioned Alabama’s inclusion after a tough loss to Georgia, while Notre Dame was left out. Rumors about DeBoer leaving for Michigan prompted him to affirm his commitment to Alabama. On Friday, Alabama overcame a 17-0 deficit to defeat Oklahoma 34-24, securing a spot in the Rose Bowl quarterfinal against Indiana. DeBoer expressed confidence in his team, emphasizing their resilience. Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson and linebacker Deontae Lawson acknowledged the media’s role in motivating them.

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