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College Football Playoff: Scores, Scenarios & Predictions
2024-12-08
Conference championship weekend has come to a close, and the 12-team College Football Playoff landscape is in a state of flux. Boise State's victory over UNLV secured their place in the CFP, while Arizona State's win over Iowa State earned them a bid as well. Georgia's thrilling win over Texas and Oregon's dominant performance in the Big Ten Championship Game also had a major impact on the playoff picture.

College Football's Playoff Picture Unfolds

Mountain West Championship: Boise State's Dominance

Boise State's running back Ashton Jeanty put on a dominant display in their 21-7 win over UNLV. The Broncos showed great grit and determination, securing their spot in the CFP. This victory was a testament to their team's strength and resilience.In the Big 12 Championship Game, Arizona State cruised to a 45-19 win over Iowa State. The Sun Devils' impressive performance earned them their first-ever bid in the CFP. This win was a significant milestone for the program and solidified their place among the top teams in the country.Georgia's 22-19 overtime victory over Texas in the SEC Championship Game was a memorable one. Kirby Smart's team delivered a major shakeup to the CFP picture with this win, securing a spot in the 12-team playoff and a first-round bye.In the nightcap, Oregon's Dillon Gabriel led the Ducks to a 45-37 victory over Penn State. The Ducks' perfect season continued as they held off a late rally from the Nittany Lions and secured the top seed in this year's College Football Playoff.Moments after Oregon's Big Ten title win, Clemson punched their ticket to the 12-team CFP with a thrilling 34-31 win over SMU. Nolan Hauser's game-winning 56-yard field goal as time expired gave the Tigers their ninth ACC title.Here is a look at the updated scores:Mountain West Championship: Boise State 21, UNLV 7Big 12 Championship: Arizona State 45, Iowa State 19SEC Championship: Georgia 22, Texas 19 (OT)Big Ten Championship: Oregon 45, Penn State 37ACC Championship: Clemson 34, SMU 31Here is a look at updated CFP scenarios and projections:No. 1 seed: Oregon (Big Ten champion)No. 2 seed: Georgia (SEC champion)No. 3 seed: Arizona State (Big 12 champion)No. 4 seed: Clemson (ACC champion)No. 5 seed: Notre Dame (11-1 overall)No. 6 seed: Penn State (lost to Oregon in Big Ten title game)No. 7 seed: Indiana (11-1 overall)No. 8 seed: Texas (lost to Georgia in SEC title game)No. 9 seed: Ohio State (10-2 overall)No. 10 seed: Tennessee (10-2 overall)No. 11 seed: Boise State (MWC champion)No. 12 seed: Alabama (9-3 overall)[Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.]FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experienceGet more from College Football Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
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