College football conference championship scenarios: Who can clinch and how

As the college football season approaches conference championship week, only James Madison (Sun Belt) and Western Michigan (MAC) have secured spots in their respective title games. All other spots in the Power 4 conferences (SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, and ACC) remain open, with various scenarios determining potential matchups.

In the SEC, Texas A&M and Alabama are in strong positions, with crucial games including Ole Miss at Mississippi State and Alabama at Auburn. The Big Ten sees Indiana and Ohio State leading, with key fixtures such as Indiana at Purdue and Ohio State at Michigan. The Big 12 race includes Texas Tech and BYU, with pivotal games like Texas Tech at West Virginia. The ACC is highly competitive, involving multiple teams like Virginia, SMU, and Pitt, with several scenarios potentially impacting standings.

In the American conference, Navy's recent win over Memphis positions them favorably, while North Texas, Tulane, and others vie for remaining spots. Conference USA sees a tight race