Here’s a look at the showdowns coming up in the Power Four and Group of Five. All championship games are on Dec. 7 except in the American Athletic, Conference USA and Mountain West, which will be played Dec. 6. No. 9 SMU (11-1, 8-0 ACC, No. 9 CFP) vs. No. 12 Clemson (9-3, 7-1, No. 12 CFP) at Charlotte, North Carolina, 8 p.m. ET on ABC

The lone top-five clash of conference championship weekend comes from the Big Ten Championship Game. The top-ranked Oregon Ducks match up with the Penn

This has been one of the most unpredictable and exciting college football seasons in recent memory. That makes things fun, but it can also make things confusing, especially when you're trying to figure out whether YOUR TEAM will be playing in its conference championship game.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are highly expected to face the Oregon Ducks in the Big Ten Championship Game. They should want to lose.

For Michigan, finishing 7-5 doesn't sting nearly as much now that the Wolverines have added to Ohio State's rivalry misery.

Coach Deion Sanders and Colorado finished in a four-way tie for first place in the Big 12 but won't play for the Big 12 championship Dec. 7. You can probably guess what they're saying. Lawrence was ruled out with a head injury.