DALLAS — Michigan State isn’t flashy. It doesn’t do neat little tricks and run a hurry-up like other teams. It’s fundamentally sound in all phases of the game and dares you to beat it.Alabama will...

DALLAS–At this stage, Derrick Henry is the furthest thing from a secret weapon. He's more like a siege engine, a war hammer, a battering ram that will inevitably break through the line.The Spartans of...

DALLAS — Michigan State hasn’t won a national title since 1966. It’s two wins away from taking home the hardware.A national title would mean everything to the Spartans.Just ask Alabama coach Nick...

DALLAS–Alabama's defense has been the news for the past two days, following their scheduled press conferences with a media day appearance in which the defensive line stole the show. The Crimson Tide...

DALLAS — Anchored by players like A'Shawn Robinson, Alabama’s defensive line is intimidating enough that defensive coordinator Kirby Smart joked that the line was the reason he stayed at Alabama through...

Well-known Alabama strength coach Scott Cochran announced his intent to stay at the University earlier this month. The move was praised by fans who feared losing the popular and energetic sideline figure...

The Crimson Tide's first full day in Dallas before the Cotton Bowl saw a full practice for the team and media appearances from offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin and the offense's leaders. CW Coverage:Lane...

DALLAS — On the field, Reggie Ragland surveys with an experienced eye. He commands the defense. Alabama's defense relies on the veteran linebacker to call out what adjustments it needs to make. He...

DALLAS — It’s hard to miss A’Shawn Robinson or Jarran Reed walking around. Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook certainly didn’t as he passed by the Alabama defensive linemen on his way into...

DALLAS — Before offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin came to Alabama after the 2013 season, people didn’t use no-huddle to describe the Crimson Tide offense. Hurry-up wasn’t even in the conversation.Now...

When Alabama hired Lane Kiffin to take over as offensive coordinator, pearls were clutched in a then-unseen volume. Here was a botched head coach who left flaming mattresses in his wake after leaving...