Michigan State up to No. 8 in College Football Playoff rankings, eyes Orange Bowl slot

EAST LANSING — Michigan State moved up to No. 8 in the College Football Playoff selection committee rankings released Tuesday night on ESPN.

The Spartans finished their regular season with a 34-10 win at Penn State, and their current standing in the CFP rankings would strongly suggest they are headed for a ‘New Year’s Six’ bowl — the Orange (Miami), the Cotton (Dallas), the Peach (Atlanta) or the Fiesta (Glendale, Ariz.). - Read more at MLive.com