2025 College Football Conference Championship Game Clinching Scenarios
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Rivalry weekend in college football is poised to be decisive for several conference championship races. In the Big Ten, Indiana, Ohio State, Oregon, and Michigan each have paths to the championship game, dependent on a combination of wins and losses among them.
In the SEC, Texas A&M, Alabama, Georgia, and Ole Miss remain contenders, with scenarios hinging on their upcoming matchups. Texas A&M can secure a berth with a win over Texas, while Alabama needs a victory against Auburn.
The ACC features a more complex picture, with six teams—Virginia, SMU, Pittsburgh, Duke, Miami, and Georgia Tech—still in contention. Various combinations of wins and losses across these teams will determine who advances.
The Big 12 sees Texas Tech, BYU, Arizona State, and Utah vying for a spot, with each team's fate linked to the outcomes of their respective games and those of their rivals.
These matchups and their implications underscore the significance of this weekend's games
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