What to know about the New Year's Day college football semifinals

Jalen Milroe of the Alabama Crimson Tide scrambles for a first down during the fourth quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Championship on Dec. 2, 2023 in Atlanta, Ga. (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

The College Football Playoff semifinal games are set to take place on Monday, bringing an end to the month of speculation and controversy about the final four teams since they were selected.

Michigan, ranked first by the CFP committee, plays No. 4 Alabama in the Rose Bowl. No. 2 Washington plays No. 3 Texas in the later Sugar Bowl game.