Fri Dec 31, 2:30 PM - Fri Dec 31, 4:00 PM
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The stage is set for another Classic like no other on New Year's Eve as No. 1 Alabama and No. 4 Cincinnati are set to clash in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the 86th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday, Dec. 31 at 2:30 p.m.

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This matchup marks the fifth meeting between Alabama and Cincinnati and the first since 1990 when the Crimson Tide defeated the Bearcats, 45-7, in Birmingham. The Tide is undefeated all-time against Cincinnati.

TICKET: $509

Alabama is the first No. 1 team to play in the Classic since Texas in 1978. All-time, the Crimson Tide is the sixth No. 1 team to play in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl.

Alabama (12-1, 7-1 Southeastern Conference) is making its eighth Cotton Bowl Classic appearance and first since defeating Michigan State, 38-0, in the CFP Semifinal on New Year's Eve in 2015.

Overall, the Crimson Tide is 4-4 in the Classic, with their first appearance in 1942, a 29-21 victory over Texas A&M. Alabama is making its seventh appearance in the College Football Playoff and aiming for its fourth National Championship in the CFP era.

Cincinnati (13-0, 8-0 American Athletic Conference), the first team from a Group of Five conference to play in a CFP Semifinal, enters the postseason as the only NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision team with a perfect record.

Led by senior quarterback Desmond Ridder, the Bearcats bared down all season to post the first 13-0 record in school history and capture their second-straight AAC title.

Cincinnati is making its first Cotton Bowl Classic appearance.

"Our 86th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic is truly poised to be a classic with two remarkable programs in Alabama and Cincinnati," said Bry Patton, Chairman, Cotton Bowl Athletic Association.

"We are thrilled to welcome them to North Texas and showcase our Classic hospitality and provide memorable experiences for the teams and fans alike."

Alabama, led by Heisman Trophy favorite Bryce Young, comes into the contest riding high as the top seed after its convincing win over then No. 1 Georgia in the SEC Football Championship Game. Interestingly, the Crimson Tide's last two postseason appearances at AT&T Stadium have been wins in CFP Semifinals – 38-0 over Michigan State in the 80th Classic in 2016 and 31-14 over Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game played earlier this year on New Year's Day.

Cincinnati is making its 18th bowl appearance. Last year, the Bearcats lost to Geo

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