EAST LANSING — Michigan State is making its first-ever appearance in the Cotton Bowl, but the Spartans find themselves in the familiar position of bowl underdog.

Big 12 co-champion Baylor is a 1.5-point favorite over Michigan State in the 12:30 p.m. New Years Day game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, according to Vegasinsider.com. - Read more at MLive.com