Ohio State Secures Big Ten Championship Spot as Conference Title Contenders Await Final Results

The culmination of the college football regular season has brought decisive outcomes for several major conferences, with Ohio State emerging unbeaten to secure its place in the Big Ten Championship. The remaining spots in the SEC and ACC title games are set to be determined based on the outcomes of pivotal Saturday night matchups.

Big Ten
Ohio State finished its regular season with a flawless 12-0 record, clinching a win over Michigan and advancing to the Big Ten Championship game. The Buckeyes will face Indiana, which is making its first conference title game appearance since 1967. Indiana has excelled this season, ranking second nationally in both scoring offense and scoring defense, and is led by quarterback Fernando Mendoza, a contender for the Heisman Trophy. With both Ohio State and Indiana showing strong playoff credentials, the Big Ten is positioned to be well represented in the College Football Playoff.

ACC
Virginia has secured its spot in the ACC Championship after a convincing victory against Virginia Tech. The Cavaliers now await the outcome of SMU's matchup with California to determine their opponent in the conference title game. Should SMU win, they will face Virginia in Charlotte for the conference crown. Several teams remain in contention for the ACC's playoff bid, with Miami holding a strong position but still needing further results to solidify its postseason fate.

SEC
Georgia confirmed its place in the SEC Championship game by defeating Georgia Tech. The Bulldogs now await the result of the Iron Bowl to discover their opponent. If Alabama prevails against Auburn, they will challenge Georgia for the title. However, a loss would allow Ole Miss to advance to the championship instead. Georgia has been on an impressive run, securing eight consecutive wins following an early season defeat.

Big 12
The Big 12 Championship matchup is already set, with Texas Tech scheduled to face BYU in a rematch of their previous encounter. Both teams are vying for the conference title and a potential playoff berth, with Utah also closely monitoring developments for any opportunity to advance.

Other Conferences
In the American Athletic Conference, North Texas will take on Tulane in the AAC title game following Tulane's dominant win over Charlotte. Conference USA will see Jacksonville State host Kennesaw State, after both teams secured their spots with decisive victories.

Western Michigan and Miami (Ohio) are set to compete for the Mid-American Conference championship, with Miami earning its third consecutive appearance after a strong finish to the regular season. The Mountain West title game will be determined by computer rankings, as several teams remain tied for first place. James Madison, undefeated in Sun Belt play, will host Troy in the conference championship.

As the regular season concludes, final playoff rankings and bowl game placements remain subject to the outcomes of key Saturday night contests. The coming week will feature championship games across major conferences, shaping the landscape for the College Football Playoff and the broader bowl season.