College Football Conference Championship Weekend Preview: Predictions and Key Matchups
This weekend is packed with nine conference championship games across the country, with bragging rights, trophies, and potential spots in the College Football Playoff up for grabs. The action kicks off on Friday with Troy facing off against No. 25 James Madison in the Sun Belt title game. Kennesaw State takes on Jacksonville State in another exciting matchup. Later in the day, No. 24 North Texas battles No. 20 Tulane for the American Conference title, while UNLV seeks to dethrone Boise State in the Mountain West championship game.
Saturday's schedule is even more intense, featuring the MAC title game between Miami (Ohio) and Western Michigan, the Big 12 championship clash between No. 11 BYU and Texas Tech, and the highly anticipated SEC title game between No. 3 Georgia and No. 9 Alabama. The late games on Saturday include the Big Ten title showdown between No. 2 Indiana and No. 1 Ohio State, as well as the ACC matchup between Duke and No. 17 Virginia, with playoff implications on the line.
Athlon Sports' writers have made their picks for all nine conference championship games, with some key matchups to watch. Georgia is favored to win against Alabama, UNLV faces a tough challenge against Boise State, and Texas Tech aims to secure a victory over BYU. The stakes are high, and the competition is fierce as teams battle for conference supremacy and a chance to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff.