TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide will face off with the No. 3 Michigan State Spartans in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 31, in Arlington, Texas. The Crimson Tide and Spartans have met only once previously, with that contest coming in the 2010 Capital One Bowl when the Crimson Tide defeated the Spartans, 49-7, to cap off a 10-3 season.
“We know what kind of physical, tough teams they have at Michigan State, and it will be a real challenge for our team,” said head coach Nick Saban on the matchup with the Spartans.