CFP Semifinal Preview Bonanza!

Andy invites The Athletic's erudite beat writers covering the College Football Playoff semifinal contests on today's show to preview New Year's Eve's biggest matchups! Alabama's scribe, Aaron Suttles, confabs with Andy about which Crimson Tide team fans can expect on Friday. Also, how will 'Bama's offense handle Cincinnati's nettlesome defense (1:00)? Scrivener for the Cincinnati Bearcats, Justin Williams, shares what factor could lead Desmond Ridder and co. to a Cotton Bowl victory, and a berth to the National Championship (18:45). Austin Meek, Michigan's wordsmith, then joins to highlight which Wolverines playmakers could cause Georgia's defense fits (33:30). Lastly, Seth Emerson answers where the Bulldogs are at mentally after Alabama throttled them in the SEC Championship game. Also, will Georgia's offense open up their playbook against Michigan (46:45)? Check out The Andy Staples Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Aaron on Twitter: @AaronSuttles Follow Justin on Twitter: @Williams_Justin Follow Austin on Twitter: @byAustinMeek Follow Seth on Twitter: @SethWEmerson Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for 12 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices