College football’s conference championship weekend is here, starting with No. 10 Boise State vs. No. 20 UNLV in the Mountain West Championship on Friday. On Saturday, the Power 4 conferences take the spotlight with Iowa State vs. Arizona State in the Big 12, Georgia vs. Texas in the SEC, Penn State vs. No. 1 Oregon in the Big Ten, and Clemson vs. SMU in the ACC.
Experts weigh in on the games:
- Big Ten: Oregon is the favorite, with QB Dillon Gabriel leading the Ducks, though Penn State has a strong defense.
- Big 12: Arizona State’s momentum, with QB Sam Leavitt and RB Cam Skattebo, could give them an edge over Iowa State.
- SEC: Despite Georgia’s emotional win over Georgia Tech, Texas is seen as a more balanced team and likely winner.
- ACC: SMU’s dynamic offense and strong defense give them the upper hand over Clemson.
- Mountain West: Boise State’s home advantage and star RB Ashton Jeanty make them the favorites against UNLV.