Michigan State Spartans

The second playoff semifinal on New Year's Eve will look very familiar to college football fans as Alabama enters the game as a favorite over the Big Ten champion.

Look through these photo comparisons and tell us which coach you think is more commanding on the sideline.

With only one bowl practice left before Christmas, Nick Saban met with reporters to talk about preparations for Michigan State. The team finished its sixth of seven practices on Tuesday afternoon, and Saban said the team has been responding well...

Alabama and Michigan State have both returned to the practice field ahead of a Cotton Bowl meeting on December 31.

The long layoff between the conference championships and the College Football Playoff is nearly a month and we're very early into the waiting process. With New Year's Eve more than three weeks away, fans need all the help they can passing the time before Alabama and Michigan State square off in Dallas...

For the second straight season, Alabama will play in the College Football Playoff. The Crimson Tide will face No. 3 Michigan State in the Cotton Bowl in Arlington, Texas in one of two national semifinal matchups on Dec. 31. “We know what kind of physical, tough teams they have at Michigan State, and it will be a real challenge for our team,” coach Nick Saban said...

Week 11 didn't have too many big-time surprises, but there were enough upsets  to make us glad that we are not on the College Football Playoff committee. Some of the games last weekend will certainly have a major impact on the 2015 season...

Those who cheer for underdogs were likely disappointed in week nine. The large number of close calls was just enough to keep us on the edge of our seat, but the favorites prevailed in the end. If you missed any of the action, here is what you missed: Washington State almost made College Gameday regret not coming to Pullman ... Read More ...

Nick Saban’s NCAA tournament bracket had been decided before the influence of an old friend forced him to reconsider. Sometime before the start of the second round of the annual postseason competition used to determine a national champion, the Alabama coach spoke to Tom Izzo, the Michigan State men’s basketball coach, who convinced Saban to change his pick that initially saw No...

Bowl season is arguably the best time of year for any college football fan. Sure, there may be too many bowl games, but that just means more college football to enjoy before it goes away for the year.