College Football Playoff

Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Joel Dublanko. (Syndication: The Enquirer)

Despite Cotton Bowl loss, Cincinnati proved they belonged in College Football Playoff

3 players of the game for Alabama in Cotton Bowl win vs. Cincinnati

Ric Flair issues warning to Kirby Smart ahead of Michigan-Georgia Orange Bowl matchup

Former Alabama players, current Dallas Cowboys, cheer on Tide in Cotton Bowl

Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.(Harry How/Getty Images)

Look: Patrick Mahomes-Travis Kelce bromance reaches new levels at Cotton Bowl

Cade McNamara, Michigan Wolverines. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Look: Cade McNamara turns heads with ‘Miami Vice’ inspired outfit before Orange Bowl

Nick Saban, Alabama Crimson Tide. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Look: Definitive proof Nick Saban has the refs on the Alabama payroll

Ryan Day, Ohio State Buckeyes. (The Columbus Dispatch)

Look: Michigan fan mercilessly trolls Ryan Day ahead of Orange Bowl

Luke Fickell, Cincinnati Bearcats, Nick Saban, Alabama Crimson Tide. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Someone keeps crank calling Cotton Bowl press box just to cuss out Nick Saban

Alabama football quarterback Bryce Young (Syndication: Tuscaloosa News/Gary Cosby Jr.)

Cotton Bowl score, stats, box score: Alabama leads Cincinnati at halftime

Luke Fickell, Cincinnati Bearcats, Nick Saban, Alabama Crimson Tide. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Cincinnati fans have delusional reason to think they’ll beat Alabama

Look: Cotton Bowl refs are already giving Alabama help vs. Cincinnati

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 31: Brian Robinson Jr. #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide carries the ball past Ja'von Hicks #3 of the Cincinnati Bearcats during the first half in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at AT&T Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Alabama does something for first time since 2008 on opening drive vs. Cincinnati

Ohio State football safety Tyvis Powell and quarterback Cardale Jones. (Syndication: The Columbus Dispatch/Kyle Robertson)

Former Ohio State QB rooting for Cincinnati vs. Alabama in College Football Playoff

Coby Bryant, Cincinnati Bearcats. (The Enquirer)

Is Cincinnati football player Coby Bryant Kobe Bryant’s son?

Bryce Young, Alabama Crimson Tide. (Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports)

Watch: Bryce Young breaks impressive Alabama record held by Tua Tagovailoa in Cotton Bowl

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 31: Bryce Young #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide warms up prior to a game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at AT&T Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

How tall is Alabama quarterback Bryce Young?

The Goodyear Cotton Bowl. (Syndication: The Enquirer)

Who is Sarah Faith? Meet the Cotton Bowl national anthem singer

Coby Bryant, Cincinnati Bearcats. (Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports)

Cincinnati’s Coby Bryant honoring Kobe Bryant at Cotton Bowl wearing No. 8 jersey

BATON ROUGE, LA - OCTOBER 17: College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy presented by Dr Pepper is seen at Tiger Stadium on October 17, 2015 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Why are College Football Playoff games played on New Year’s Eve?

Michigan football defensive back Daxton Hill. (Detroit Free Press)

Michigan football: Wolverines get positive update on Dax Hill

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 04: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a play during the Big Ten Football Championship against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 04, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

2021 Orange Bowl: Michigan vs. Georgia live stream, start time, odds, TV channel, radio broadcast

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 4: Brian Robinson Jr. #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is tackled from behind by Travon Walker #44 of the Georgia Bulldogs during a game between Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 4, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Steven Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

2021 Cotton Bowl: Alabama vs. Cincinnati live stream, start time, odds, TV channel, radio broadcast

CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 04: Desmond Ridder #9 of the Cincinnati Bearcats carries the ball during the first half of the 2021 American Conference Championship against the Houston Cougars at Nippert Stadium on December 04, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Alabama vs. Cincinnati: Complete history of football matchups

Nick Saban, Alabama Crimson Tide. (Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports)

College Football Playoff: 5 bold predictions for Alabama vs. Cincinnati in Cotton Bowl

Kirby Smart, Georgia Bulldogs. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Capital One Orange Bowl: 5 bold predictions for Michigan vs. Georgia

Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati Bearcats. (The Enquirer)

Alabama football: Cincinnati is dressing up for its own Cotton Bowl funeral

Kirby Smart, Georgia Bulldogs. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Georgia football: COVID update as Bulldogs arrive for College Football Playoff