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Conference Championship Open Thread

Michigan may not be playing but there’s plenty of college football action

NCAA Football: Clemson at North Carolina State Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

Another year, another conference championship week that does not include our beloved Michigan Wolverines. That doesn’t mean there’s nothing to watch.

Friday Conference Championship Game

Matchup Time (ET) TV Streaming
Matchup Time (ET) TV Streaming
#5 Utah at #13 Oregon 8:00 PM ABC WatchESPN.com

Tonight, Utah makes their final case to remain in the Playoff Committee’s Top 4. Oregon, despite a shocking late season loss, still has a chance to play in the Rose Bowl.

Saturday Conference Championship Games

Matchup Time (ET) TV Streaming
Matchup Time (ET) TV Streaming
#7 Baylor vs. #6 Oklahoma 12:00 PM ABC WatchESPN.com
Louisiana at #21 Appalachian State 12:00 PM ESPN WatchESPN.com
Miami (OH) vs. Central Michigan 12:00 PM ESPN2 WatchESPN.com
UAB at Florida Atlantic 1:30 PM CBSSN CBSSports.com
#20 Cincinnati at #17 Memphis 3:30 PM ABC WatchESPN.com
#4 Georgia vs. #2 LSU 4:00 PM CBS CBSSports.com
Hawai'i at #19 Boise State 4:00 PM ESPN WatchESPN.com
#23 Virginia vs. #3 Clemson 7:30 PM ABC WatchESPN.com
#1 Ohio State vs. #8 Wisconsin 8:00 PM FOX FoxSportsGo.com

On Saturday, LSU will play Georgia for a spot in the playoff, Ohio State looks to wrap up their bid, and the Big 12’s Oklahoma-Baylor matchup could also act as an unofficial quarterfinal. All-in-all, five teams are playing for their playoff lives this weekend and there could be some very difficult decisions for the Committee come next week.

Our old friend Jim McElwain’s and his Central Michigan Chippewas will look to finish their surprise season with a championship while Boise State, Cincinnati, and Memphis will all try to make a statement to earn the G5’s lone NY6 bid.

Thoughts? Comments? Concerns? Let it all out here. The floor is yours!