Alabama players celebrate after defeating the Michigan State Spartans in the Cotton Bowl

Alabama defensive backs Minkah Fitzpatrick (L) and Marlon Humphrey celebrate after the Crimson Tide defeated the Michigan State Spartans in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 31, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. Alabama will face Clemson in the National Championship on January 11, 2016.Photo by Michael Prengler/UPI