Uncover the Thrills of College Football Conference Championships
AAC
Tulane, with a record of 9-3, had their hopes of hosting the AAC title game dashed when Memphis won 34-24 on Thanksgiving. However, Army, who finished conference play undefeated at 10-1, will now host Tulane on Friday night. This matchup is sure to be a battle between two talented teams.
The AAC title game will be a test of both teams' abilities and strategies. Tulane will be looking to bounce back from their loss and prove themselves on the big stage. Army, on the other hand, will be looking to continue their winning streak and secure a spot in the playoffs.
ACC
SMU, with an impressive 11-1 record, earned their spot in the ACC title game thanks to Miami's 42-38 loss at Syracuse. Meanwhile, Clemson, with a 9-3 record, backed into the game. SMU capped off their first season in the ACC with a win over Cal on Saturday, setting the stage for an exciting matchup.
The ACC title game will be a clash between two powerhouses. SMU has been on a roll all season, while Clemson has the experience and talent to make a run. This game could go either way, and fans are sure to be on the edge of their seats.
Big 12
Arizona State, with a 10-2 record, clinched a spot in the Big 12 title game with a blowout win over Arizona in Week 14. They will face Iowa State, who also finished with a 10-2 record after winning over Kansas State and BYU. This matchup is sure to be a high-scoring affair.
The Big 12 title game will be a battle between two teams with explosive offenses. Arizona State has been scoring at will all season, while Iowa State has a balanced attack. Both teams will be looking to prove themselves and earn a spot in the playoffs.
Big Ten
Penn State, with an 11-1 record, suddenly found themselves playing for a spot in the Big Ten title game after Ohio State's home loss to Michigan. The Nittany Lions promptly blew out Maryland to secure their place. Oregon, with a perfect 12-0 record, capped off an undefeated regular season with an easy win over Washington.
The Big Ten title game will be a showdown between two dominant teams. Penn State has been playing some of their best football of the season, while Oregon has been unstoppable. This game could be a preview of the national championship.
Conference USA
Western Kentucky, with an 8-4 record, clinched a spot in the title game with a 19-17 win over Jacksonville State on Saturday. They will face Jacksonville State again in just seven days, setting up an interesting rematch.
The Conference USA title game will be a battle between two teams with a lot of pride. Western Kentucky will be looking to defend their title, while Jacksonville State will be looking to upset the favorites. This game could come down to the wire.
MAC
Miami (OH), with an 8-4 record, beat Ohio 30-20 earlier in the season and earned the conference title as both teams finished 7-1 atop the conference. They will face Ohio again in the MAC title game.
The MAC title game will be a rematch of a close game earlier in the season. Miami (OH) will be looking to build on their early-season win, while Ohio will be looking to avenge their loss. This game could be a battle of attrition.
Mountain West
Boise State, with an 11-1 record, won the first meeting against UNLV 29-24. The Rebels, with a 10-2 record, had no problem with Nevada on Saturday and will now face Boise State again in the Mountain West title game.
The Mountain West title game will be a rematch of a close and exciting game. Boise State will be looking to defend their home turf, while UNLV will be looking to pull off an upset. This game could be a thriller.
SEC
Georgia, with a 9-3 record, needed eight overtimes to take down Georgia Tech in Week 14. Texas, with an 11-1 record, beat Texas A&M 17-7. Georgia beat Texas 30-15 earlier in the season, setting up an interesting rematch in the SEC title game.
The SEC title game will be a battle between two SEC powerhouses. Georgia will be looking to avenge their early-season loss and secure a spot in the playoffs. Texas will be looking to continue their winning streak and prove themselves as one of the best teams in the country.
Sun Belt
The Thundering Herd, with a 9-3 record, clinched their spot in the title game with an overtime win over James Madison. They will face Louisiana, with a 10-2 record, in the Sun Belt title game.
The Sun Belt title game will be a matchup between two teams with a lot of momentum. Marshall will be looking to build on their overtime win, while Louisiana will be looking to continue their winning streak. This game could be a close one.