College Football Playoff semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
When: Dec. 31
Result: No. 2 Alabama 38, No. 3 Michigan State 0
Teams' final records: Alabama (13-1), Michigan State (12-2)
Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington
College Football Playoff semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
Alabama teammates celebrate their win against Michigan State after the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game against Michigan State, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. Alabama won 38-0 to advance to the championship game. (Jose Yau/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
