Bowl eligibility not only extends the program’s 26-year streak, but it meant the team earned nearly a month of extra practices, which will be key for the development of OU’s young talent. After the College Football Playoff bracket is set,

The Oklahoma Sooners are going bowling after pulling off the incredible upset win over the Alabama Crimson Tide. Now at 6-5 with one game left in the regular season, the Sooners will get an opportunity to play in a bowl game.

The Crimson Tide secured its first three-loss season since 2010 with a 24-3 loss at Oklahoma Saturday, one that keeps Alabama out of the SEC championship, and likely keeps it out of the College Football Playoff. With the loss to the Sooners, Alabama could face its second non-CFP bowl appearance in the past three years.