MSU to face their former coach in Capital One Bowl; U-M to Gator Bowl

Published Dec. 5, 2010 4:29 p.m. ET

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Dave Dye
FOX Sports Detroit

It's not a BCS bowl, but it's an intriguing match-up, that's for sure: Michigan State vs. Nick Saban.

The Spartans will face Saban and the defending national champion Alabama Crimson Tide in the Capital One Bowl on New Year's Day in Orlando, Fla.

Saban coached Michigan State for five years before bolting for a job at LSU.

Get your remote controls ready because at the same time, Michigan will be playing No. 21 Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl over in Jacksonville, Fla.

The Spartans' game starts at 1 p.m. on ESPN, and the Wolverines kick off