2018 college football conference championship game schedule

Week 14 of the 2018 college football season will be conference championship week. Here is the schedule for all 10 conference championship games next week.

Champions will be decided next weekend.

Clear your schedule for the MAC and Pac-12 Championship Games to set the stage for Championship Week that will see 10 conference champions crowned. Many of the matchups were already decided before Week 13, including Alabama and Georgia playing in the SEC Championship Game in what will be a rematch of last year’s National Championship Game won by the Tide.

The winner of that game will secure a bid in the College Football Playoff but if Alabama loses, they should be a safe bet to make it and defend their title. The same is said for Clemson who will play Pitt for the ACC crown as they look to keep their No. 2 spot. They could be in line to play undefeated Notre Dame in the Playoff who finished their season with a win over USC.

Oklahoma will play Texas for the Big 12 in a Red River Rivalry rematch and if Ohio State beats Northwestern for the Big Ten, the playoff committee will have to decide which of those two gets the final spot.

There will be plenty of drama and you’ll want to make sure you’re tuned in for all 10 games.

Friday, Nov. 30

Marathon MAC Championship Game (Ford Field, Detroit, MI, 7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN 2)

Buffalo Bulls (10-2) vs. Northern Illinois Huskies (7-5)

The MAC Championship will be between East Division champion Buffalo versus West Division champion Northern Illinois. Buffalo has approached a top-25 ranking for most of the year, as the Bulls are the only 10-win team in the MAC through the 12-game regular season. Northern Illinois went 6-2 in conference play to win the tight West Division.

Pac-12 Championship Game (Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA, 8:00 p.m. ET, FOX)

No. 17 Utah Utes (9-3) vs. No. 16 Washington Huskies (9-3)

The Pac-12 Championship Game will feature two teams fighting for one spot in the Rose Bowl. Utah locked up the Pac-12 South last week before playing in-state rival BYU. Washington upset rival Washington State to win the Apple Cup in a snowy one up in Pullman on Friday night.

Saturday, Dec. 1

Dr Pepper Big 12 Championship Game (AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX, 12:00 p.m. ET, ABC)

No. 14 Texas Longhorns (9-3) vs. No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners (11-1)

Texas and Oklahoma will meet for the second time this season. The Red River rivals are meeting in suburban Dallas this time, as opposed to the site of the actual Cotton Bowl. Texas stunned Oklahoma on a last-second field goal. Oklahoma wants not only revenge but a fourth straight Big 12 Championship and a return trip to the Playoff.

Sun Belt Championship Game (Kidd Brewer Stadium, Boone, NC, 12:00 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Appalachian State Mountaineers (9-2) vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns (7-5)

The inaugural Sun Belt Championship Game will be between East Division winner Appalachian State and West Division winner Louisiana-Lafayette. Appalachian State clinched the East after beating Troy on Saturday. The Mountaineers will host Louisiana-Lafayette in Boone, NC next Saturday, who beat UL Monroe this week and have the head-to-head tiebreaker over Arkansas State.

Conference USA Championship Game (Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN 1:30 p.m. ET, CBSSN)

UAB Blazers (9-3) vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (8-4)

After seeing Middle Tennessee defeat UAB at home on Saturday to the tune of 27-3, the Blue Raiders will host the Blazers for the Conference USA Championship Game. Middle Tennessee clinched the West Division before Saturday and the same goes for UAB, who won the West. Both teams went 7-1 in conference play. With Middle Tennessee State holding the head-to-head tiebreaker, the Blue Raiders get the title bout on their own turf in suburban Nashville.

American Championship Game (Spectrum Stadium, Orlando, FL, 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC)

Memphis Tigers (8-4) vs. No. 9 UCF Knights (12-0)

UCF remains one of the last undefeated teams in college football, having won the East Division for the second straight season. They’ll have to play this game without McKenzie Milton who suffered a devastating injury in Friday’s win over USF. Memphis might have narrowly lost to UCF already this year, but they will play the Knights for the American title for the second consecutive season in Orlando. Maybe the Tigers get their shot at redemption?

SEC Championship Game (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA, 4:00 p.m. ET, CBS)

No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide (12-0) vs. No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs (11-1)

The winner of Alabama versus Georgia will undoubtedly make the College Football Playoff. Georgia has to win this game to reach the Playoff for the second straight season. Alabama could potentially afford a loss to Georgia in Atlanta depending on if the Crimson Tide take care of business in the Iron Bowl vs. Auburn.

Mountain West Championship Game (Albertsons Stadium, Boise, ID, 7:45 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Fresno State Bulldogs (10-2) vs. Boise State Broncos (10-2)

Fresno State has clinched the West Division for the fourth time in the game’s six-year history. However, the Bulldogs will have to travel to play Boise State, who picked up their 10th win with a 33-24 win over Utah State. The Broncos upset the then-No. 16 Bulldogs 24-17 on Nov. 10. Fresno State hasn’t won in Boise since 1984.

Dr Pepper ACC Championship Game (Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC, 8:00 p.m. ET, ABC)

No. 2 Clemson Tigers (12-0) vs. No. 24 Pittsburgh Panthers (7-5)

Both Clemson and Pittsburgh clinched their ACC title berths last week. Clemson is undefeated heading into its big rivalry game versus South Carolina of the SEC. The Tigers will represent the Atlantic Division for the fourth-straight season. Pittsburgh clawed its way to a Coastal Division crown this year, despite several non-conference losses.

Big Ten Championship Game (Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN, 8:00 p.m. ET, FOX)

No. 19 Northwestern Wildcats (8-4) vs. No. 10 Ohio State Buckeyes (11-1)

Northwestern clinched the Big Ten West weeks ago. This will be the Wildcats’ first trip to the conference championship game in Indianapolis. Ohio State will be back at Lucas Oil Stadium representing the Big Ten East, as the Buckeyes continue to dominate rival Michigan in The Game.