Fox News Flash top headlines for December 28
Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.
The stage is set for Alabama and Cincinnati.
The two teams will square off in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic in Arlington, Texas, on Friday. The Crimson Tide enters the game as 13.5-point favorites, however, linebacker Will Anderson feels like that isn’t accurate.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder looks for an open receiver during practice for the Cotton Bowl NCAA football game, Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
"I feel like we're the underdog in this game," Anderson told reporters on Monday. "All year we've been disrespected."
Cincinnati finished with a 13-0 regular-season record. The Bearcats are winners of 23 out of their past 24 games dating back to the end of the 2019 college football season. The team’s only loss during that stretch came against Georgia in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl to cap the 2020 campaign.
PSA TO THE NFL: SEEKING A QB? AVOID NOTRE DAME
Cincinnati offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock coaches his players during practice for the Cotton Bowl NCAA football game, Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Anderson made his comments only 10 days after his teammate, defensive lineman Phil Mathis, said that the Crimson Tide have adopted an "underdog mentality" leading up to their game against Cincinnati.
Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder, who has a 44-5 career record, is "excited" to square off against the Crimson Tide in this matchup.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Cincinnati cornerback Taj Ward catches a pass during practice for the Cotton Bowl NCAA football game, Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
"It’s definitely been a long time, especially, you know, with the nerves or excitement or whatever you may want to call it, just of the anticipation of coming down here," Ridder said Monday. "We're excited to get down here and play Alabama and show not only ourselves, but everyone in the country, what we can do against a top team."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Fox News First
Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.