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Spartans Fall Short in Texas | Current Sports

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MSU Sophomore Defensive Lineman Malik McDowell talks to the media after the Cotton Bowl loss to Alabama.

Second-ranked Alabama topped No. 3 Michigan State 38-0 Thursday night in Arlington, Texas to advance to the national championship game where they will face No. 1 Clemson on January 11th in Arizona. The Crimson Tide are looking for its fourth national title in nine seasons under coach Nick Saban.

WKAR's Al Martin reports from the aftermath of the Spartan loss, hi-lighting how season-ending perceptions vary based on who you ask.
 

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