Ever since the College Football Playoff selection committee announced the Cincinnati Bearcats as one of its four semifinalists on Dec. 5, The Enquirer has been there to cover it.
The Bearcats, ranked fourth by the committee, will face No. 1 Alabama on New Year's Eve at 3:30 p.m. in the Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium.
Second-ranked Michigan will play No. 3 Georgia in the other semifinal New Year's Eve at 7:30 p.m.
The two winners will play for the national championship on Monday, Jan. 10 at 8 p.m. at Lucas Oil Stadium.