The Crimson Tide used a defensive score to tie the College Football Playoff first round game after falling into a 17-0 hole.

Nick Saban celebrates Alabama's College Football Playoff win over Oklahoma by channeling James Brown on ESPN College Gameday.

The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year and former Alabama cornerback Pat Surtain stamped Zabien Brown after the sophomore came up big in the playoff against Oklahoma.

Alabama went on a 34-7 run to close out the game. As the game went on, the Crimson Tide ramped up pressure, finishing with five sacks. Alabama also tallied 20 pressures, per Pro Football Focus. Yhonzae Pierre led the way with four.

The road to the national championship began Friday night in Norman with the Alabama Crimson Tide facing a significant early test against the Oklahoma Sooners.

Oregon, Miami and Ole Miss have advanced to the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff following a jam-packed Saturday of football.