College Football Playoff semifinals: Alabama dumps underdog Cincinnati; Michigan and Georgia look to end lengthy championship droughts

The College Football Playoff (CFP) semifinals kicked off on Friday, with reigning champion Alabama dominating Cincinnati 27-6 in the Cotton Bowl and advancing to the National Championship game.

Next, Georgia looks to bounce back from a loss in the SEC Championship in their semi against No. 2 Michigan in the Orange Bowl.

Cotton Bowl: No. 1 Alabama 27, No. 4 Cincinnati 6