The final-four bracket that makes up the College Football Playoff was announced Sunday, with, as expected, Clemson, Alabama, Oklahoma and Michigan State as the four teams.
The only surprise, and it was a mild one, was the order: Michigan State leapfrogged Oklahoma for the third spot. In the previous rankings, released last week, Clemson was No. 1, Alabama No. 2, Oklahoma No. 3 and Michigan State No. 5.
In the coming weeks, those teams will play in search of a national championship.
The two national semifinals — the Orange Bowl, featuring Clemson and Oklahoma, and the Cotton Bowl, featuring Alabama and Michigan State — will be held on Dec.