Recapping Monday at the Cotton Bowl [VIDEO]

Cotton Bowl preparations are in full swing for the Alabama Crimson Tide as the team moves one day closer to a playoff matchup with Michigan State.

Monday began with Alabama defensive coaches and players meeting with the media. Next came practice inside AT&T Stadium. And the busy day finished with a visit to the Children's Hospital in Dallas.

Ryan Fowler, host of The Game, is broadcasting live from the Omni and has this recap from a busy Monday.