What TV channel, time is the College Football Playoff final 4 announced?

Last season we were all introduced to something that we thought we’d never see in college football, that being a playoff format.

Bill Hancock, College Football Playoff executive director, told reporters Osborne’s replacement would also likely be a former coach. Combine that with some quality wins, including Notre Dame in October, Florida State in November and North Carolina on Saturday, and the Tigers earned the top spot without much debate.

They will be matched up with Oklahoma in a rare rematch of a bowl game from a year ago.

The only previous meeting between the Crimson Tide (12-1) and the Spartans (12-1) was in the 2010 Capital One Bowl when Alabama defeated Michigan State, 49-7.

The Associated Press’ poll has been released before the College Football Playoff selection committee reveals the field for the national semifinals.

The Spartans, who were No. 2 early in the season, edge up after beating Iowa 16-13 in the Big Ten championship game. We already know that No. 3 Oklahoma is in because they have won the Big 12 championship and their schedule is complete.

A year ago, the Big 12 was left out of the playoff due to the lack of a conference championship. But, with No. 4 Ohio State being the one to walk away with the title, it showed that the system might be what’s best for business.

Both teams come in at 12-1 after winning their conference championship games on Saturday.

Going into the game, Iowa was No. 4 in the College Football Ranking, with Michigan State No. 5.

No. 1 Clemson will take on No. 4 Oklahoma in Orange Bowl, while No. 2 Alabama battles with No. 3 Michigan State in Cotton Bowl on December 31.