After seeing how the Heisman Memorial Trophy presentation went, the University of Alabama football program will enter its matchup against Oklahoma for the College Football Playoff with domination on its mind.
While the team looks to show that Tua Tagovailoa should have won, its main goal is pursuing a sixth national championship under Nick Saban and No. 18 in school history.
For five players in particular, the meeting on Dec. 29 is an opportunity for them to raise their level of play.
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In Wednesday’s airing of In My Own Words, Stephen Smith of Touchdown Alabama Magazine breaks down the five individuals to watch for at Hard Rock Stadium when the Tide battles the Sooners in the Orange Bowl.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.