Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer has announced some concerning news before facing the Oklahoma Sooners.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Kalen DeBoer has Alabama in the College Football Playoff in just his second season as the Crimson Tide's head coach. No. 9 Alabama (10-3) will travel to No. 8 Oklahoma (10-2) for the opening-round game on Friday.

Some of Alabama football's top starters are dealing with injury and illness ahead of the College Football Playoff trip to Oklahoma.

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