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The Cotton Bowl is one of the oldest bowl games in college football history, with this year's edition the 80th in its storied history. But not since the 1990s has it had an impact on the national title picture, as this time around it will serve as one of the sites for the College Football Playoff semifinals. No. 2 Alabama and No. 3 Michigan State…

A heavyweight, physical battle is set to unfold in Arlington, Texas on Dec. 31, as Alabama and Michigan State meet in a playoff semifinal in the Cotton Bowl for a trip to the College Football National Championship. 60 minutes and a victory is all that separates the Spartans and Crimson Tide from a chance at the national title in Glendale, Ariz. on…

Michigan State isn't likely to be able to run the ball for much yardage Saturday, though offensive coordinator Jay Johnson has to stick to it and realize that the number of carries is the most important running game stat in a matchup like this. You have to force balance, make the defense respect the notion that you might run it, give your passing…