To Alabama football, a new season has begun. Why the Crimson Tide is entering the first round against Oklahoma with an 0-0 approach.

As soon as Ty Simpson stepped up to the podium Monday, Dec. 15, days away from the Crimson Tide's first round CFP game against Oklahoma, the Alabama football quarterback was asked about his health. Simpson's answer was quick and to the point. "Yeah, I'm great," Simpson said.

As they prepare for Alabama in Round 1 of the College Football Playoff, the Oklahoma Sooners got some encouraging injury news.

Bowl season is officially underway, and this week brings a mix of early bowl matchups and high-stakes College Football Playoff games. From December 16 through December 20, there are plenty of games that will set the tone for the rest of the postseason.

Alabama and Texas A&M the only teams playing this weekend who lost their previous games, the Crimson Tide suffering a setback against Georgia in the SEC Championship while the Aggies' unblemished streak ended during rivalry weekend at Texas.

Crimson Tide left tackle Kadyn Proctor is on the AP All-American Second Team, while safety Bray Hubbard made the Third Team.

Alabama football could have a handful of players back for its first round meeting against Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff.

OU football offensive lineman Jake Maikkula and defensive end R Mason Thomas will participate in practices this week, Brent Venables said Monday.