After a few upsets and a victory over the 11-2 Houston Cougars, the Cincinnati Bearcats are set to make their first-ever appearance in the College Football Playoff. The Bearcats (13-0, 9-0 American Athletic Conference) clocked in at the fourth spot in the rankings behind Alabama (No. 1), Michigan (No. 2) and Georgia (No. 3).
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Dec. 31: No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 4 Cincinnati
Cincinnati will face Alabama (-13.5) in Arlington, Texas, in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. The Crimson Tide (12-1, 8-1 SEC) are the victors of the SEC after defeating previously No.