College Football Championship Weekend to Shape First 12-Team Playoff Field

Key conference title games, including Georgia vs. Texas and Oregon vs. Penn State, will determine playoff seeding and final berths.

The SEC Championship Game will see Texas attempt to avenge its earlier loss to Georgia, with both teams likely securing playoff spots regardless of the outcome.
Oregon looks to solidify its No. 1 ranking with a Big Ten Championship victory against Penn State, while the Nittany Lions aim to disrupt the Ducks' perfect season.
The ACC title game between SMU and Clemson has playoff implications, with SMU needing a win to ensure a top-four spot and Clemson playing spoiler for a potential automatic bid.
Boise State faces UNLV in the Mountain West Championship, with sportsbooks heavily invested in a Rebels upset to avoid significant financial losses tied to Boise State futures bets.
Arizona State and Iowa State clash for the Big 12 title, with the winner securing the final spot in the expanded College Football Playoff field.