Scot Bertram, College football has announced its top four schools that will battle for a national title. Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama were selected by the Playoff committee on Sunday.

–Monday December 4th 2023—

 

—Here are 3 big things you need to know—

 

One —  National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says it's unclear when talks aimed at resuming a truce between Israel and Hamas will restart.  Appearing on NBC's Meet the Press, Kirby said the U.S. is working hard to try to get both sides back to the table.  He also admitted that he honestly just doesn't know if negotiators can get something moving.  

 

Two—  Gas prices in Michigan are up four-cents a gallon in the past week. Triple-A Michigan says the average price is now three-dollars-20-cents a gallon, 19-cents lower than last month and down 26-cents from last year.  The state's highest price is in Jackson at three-28, and Benton Harbor's three-17 is the lowest average in the state.

 

And number three — College football has announced its top four schools that will battle for a national title.  Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama were selected by the Playoff committee on Sunday.  Top-ranked Michigan faces Number-four Alabama in the Rose Bowl in the semifinal round, while second-ranked Washington takes on Number-three Texas in the Sugar Bowl.