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Complete viewer’s guide to Championship Weekend

By Cephas Evans

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 08: Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) looks to throw the football during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs on January 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 08: Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) looks to throw the football during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs on January 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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DALLAS, TX – OCTOBER 06: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners runs for a touchdown against the Texas Longhorns in the fourth quarter of the 2018 AT&T Red River Showdown at Cotton Bowl on October 6, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX – OCTOBER 06: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners runs for a touchdown against the Texas Longhorns in the fourth quarter of the 2018 AT&T Red River Showdown at Cotton Bowl on October 6, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

It’s Championship Weekend, which means 10 Power 5 teams will be playing to keep their New Year’s Six bowl hopes alive. Here is everything you need to know.

When Championship Weekend arrives, fans should expect some premier match-ups. This year is no different, with all but one Power 5 conference showcasing a top-25 championship game.

In the Pac-12, Utah will get a second crack at Washington for the Pac-12 Championship. In the first meeting, Washington controlled the game defensively and came away with a 21-7 victory over the Utes.

When Alabama plays Georgia for the SEC title, it will be all about the College Football Playoffs. The Crimson Tide are virtually locked, but a win for the Bulldogs will likely send two SEC programs to the playoffs for the second straight year.

In what will likely be the worst game this weekend, Clemson will face-off against Pittsburgh for the ACC Championship. The Panthers come into the game with 5-losses and look to be another easy win for the undefeated Tigers.

In the Big Ten, Ohio State and Northwestern will battle for the conference championship. Ohio State will be playing to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive and will need to make a statement to impress the committee.

Finally, the Red River Rivalry 2.0 will take place when Oklahoma and Texas play for the Big 12 Championship. Like Ohio State, Oklahoma will be looking to beat Texas in an impressive fashion to keep their Playoff hopes alive.

Without forgetting the Group of 5 Championship Games, you can see their broadcast information below.

  • MAC Championship: Northern Illinois vs. Buffalo – Friday, 7 p.m. – ESPN2
  • Sun Belt Championship: Appalachian State vs. Louisiana – Saturday, 12 p.m.  – ESPN
  • Conference USA Championship: UAB vs. Middle Tennessee State – Saturday, 1:30 – CBSSN
  • AAC Championship: UCF vs. Memphis – Saturday, 3:30 – ABC
  • Mountain West Championship: Fresno State vs. Boise State – Saturday, 7:45 p.m. – ESPN

On the next page, the breakdowns for the best games of the week and what to watch for from the Power 5 conference championship games.

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