Can the underdog Spartans upset of the Crimson Tide?
Michigan State Spartans (12-1) is an underdog to SEC powerhouse Alabama Crimson Tide (12-1) and Heisman Trophy tailback Derrick Henry in the College Football Playoff semifinal game. The Michigan State Spartans surprised a lot of people and only a one-point loss to Nebraska prevented them from entering the playoffs undefeated. They also had a few bounces go their way to help with their lofty record. The No. 3-ranked Spartans are as much as a 10-point underdog against the No. 2 Crimson Tide headed into the game in Arlington, Texas. The matchup between the Michigan State Spartans and Alabama Crimson Tide is scheduled for Thursday, December 31, 2015, at 8 p.m. ET at ATT Stadium. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.
The Alabama Crimson Tide has one of the best offensive lines in the country and tailback Derrick Henry is the difference maker. Henry has ran for 100 yards nine times and 200 yards four times while rushing for an SEC record 1,986 yards and 23 touchdowns. Henry has carried the football a combined 90 times over the Tide’s last two games. The Tide will use Henry and its bid offensive line to try and wear down a pretty good Spartans Defense.
The Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook had time to heal his injured shoulder and the Spartans will try to move the ball through the air. The Spartans will find it difficult to move the football on the ground against the Alabama defense. Cook will be pressured by a relentless Alabama front and the short passing game should work. There won’t be many yards after the catch because the Tide doesn’t miss many tackles. The Spartans has won the last seven of eight games in matchups of top 10 teams. Alabama will wear down the Spartans in the late stages, but the Spartans are here because they are a gritty team.
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