Alabama lost a chance to take a late first-half lead Friday during its College Football Playoff matchup against Oklahoma.
Alabama battled back from down 17-0 to tie the game at 17 in the final minute of the first half at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla. The Crimson Tide’s defense forced a quick three-and-out that should have given the visitors a chance to score with under 30 seconds left.
However, Alabama lost that opportunity due to a flag that was thrown about 40 yards away from the line of scrimmage.
A referee collided with a person standing on Alabama’s sideline as the official tried to keep up with a Crimson Tide receiver running a downfield route.
