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Oklahoma uniquely suited to play shootout against Alabama in College Football Playoff

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Let’s start with this: No one really wants to get caught up into a shootout.

Ask Lincoln Riley or Kyler Murray, they’ll tell you: Scoring touchdowns is tons of fun. Scoring points on every possession is really enjoyable. But having to score points on every possession … or else?

That’s insane pressure.

“As a team, I don’t think we look forward to being in shootouts,” says Murray, Oklahoma’s junior quarterback.