The city of Arlington is ready to roll out the turf for fans attending the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on Jan. 1, 2015, when the No. 5 Baylor Bears (11-1) will play No. 8 Michigan State Spartans (10-2).The game will kick off at 11:45 a.m. CST on ESPN.

Big 12 co-champion Baylor gets a chance to stay close to home for the Cotton Bowl, the school's third appearance in the iconic game. Michigan State will be making its first appearance in the Cotton Bowl.

"Michigan State and Baylor deserve to be rewarded for a fantastic season and rest assured, we will put on a great show for everyone involved," said Dan Novakov, Chairman of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. "Both the Spartans and Bears have much to be proud of this season. Our goal is to make their Cotton Bowl experience a memory of a lifetime."

For Cotton Bowl tickets, fans are encouraged to contact Baylor and Michigan State directly.

AT&T Stadium in Arlington is also hosting the national championship game on Jan. 12.

Be sure to follow the City of Arlington on Twitter @CityofArlington #CFBPlayoff for updates related to the College Football Playoff, as well as the City of Arlington - City Hall Facebook page.