Magic Johnson is at the Cotton Bowl supporting Michigan State

If Michigan State is in line to play for a championship, basketball legend Magic Johnson will be there.

In the spring, Magic followed the Spartans during their unexpected run to the Final Four. Now, he's doing same for Mark Dantonio's team. He and his wife, Cookie, were at the Cotton Bowl for Thursday's second College Football Playoff game.

.@cjbycookie and I in our suite ready for the game! MSU vs. Alabama! #GoGreen #GoWhite #Spartans pic.twitter.com/jRCBZ1CDlp
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 1, 2016

The Spartans opened as 9.5 point underdogs against Alabama. Maybe Magic's presence give them a boost.