TCU vs. Michigan Fiesta Bowl College Football Playoff: What to know

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TCU vs. Michigan Fiesta Bowl College Football Playoff: What to know

The Vrbo Fiesta Bowl will pit No. 3 TCU against No. 2 Michigan in the first College Football Playoff semifinal.

Here's what to know about the game.

When is the Fiesta Bowl?

The Fiesta Bowl will be played on Saturday, Dec. 31, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

What time is the Fiesta Bowl?

The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. MST.

How to watch Fiesta Bowl TV coverage

The game can be seen on ESPN.

Sean McDonough and Todd Blackledge will be on the call of the game, with Molly McGrath and Tiffany Blackmon as sideline reporters.

What are the odds for the Fiesta Bowl?

Michigan is a 7.5-point favorite, according to Tipico Sportsbook.

The Wolverines are -310 on the moneyline for the game, while the Horned Frogs are +250.

The over/under is set at 58 points.

Who will win the Fiesta Bowl?

Most sites are predicting a Wolverines win over TCU, although some are taking the Horned Frogs with the points.

ESPN gives Michigan a 66.7% chance to win the game.

What to know about Michigan football

The Wolverines, coached by Jim Harbaugh, went 13-0 this season and defeated Purdue in the Big Ten Championship Game, 43-22, to win the Big Ten.

They were ranked No. 2 in the final College Football Playoff rankings, putting them in the Fiesta Bowl.

What to know about TCU football

The Horned Frogs, coached by Sonny Dykes, went 12-1 this season, losing to Kansas State in the Big 12 Championship Game, 31-28.

They were ranked No. 3 in the final College Football Playoff rankings, putting them in the Fiesta Bowl.