Inside CFP numbers: History repeats itself for Alabama

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, Yardbarker shines a spotlight on key names and numbers from the two College Football Playoff semifinals on New Year’s Day — No. 4 Alabama vs. No. 1 Michigan and No. 2 Washington vs. No. 3 Texas. 

Three cheers for the victors: Michigan is making its third consecutive appearance in the CFP after completing an undefeated regular season and winning its third straight Big Ten championship. While the…