Rivalry Week: Championship Scenarios and Tiebreakers

As Rivalry Week unfolds, championship scenarios and tiebreakers are coming to the forefront across multiple college football conferences. The Big 12, SEC, Big Ten, and ACC are all witnessing critical matchups that will determine which teams will advance to their respective championship games.

In the Big 12, the Texas Tech Red Raiders and BYU Cougars have clinched spots in the title game thanks to Arizona State's loss to Arizona, which eliminated the Sun Devils from contention. Texas Tech and BYU both hold a 7-1 conference record and will face off, while Utah and Arizona State had hoped for a shot but fell short after their losses.

With Texas Tech having already secured an 11-win campaign and BYU looking to avenge their earlier loss to the Red Raiders, this matchup is highly anticipated. According to SB Nation, Texas Tech's route to the championship is straightforward: a win against West Virginia on Saturday will solidify their spot, while BYU also seeks victory against UCF to ensure their place. In the SEC, Texas A&M and Alabama control their own destiny with Texas A&M's fate now hinging on their performance against Texas, following a loss that eliminates them from the championship race.

Meanwhile, Georgia has clinched a spot in the title game, and Ole Miss still has a path to Atlanta, needing wins and help from other teams. Ole Miss's victory against Mississippi State keeps their hopes alive, but they require Texas A&M to lose and Alabama to fall to Auburn.

In the Big Ten, Indiana secured their championship game berth with a dominant win over Purdue, while Ohio State, Oregon, and Michigan are all vying for the second spot. Ohio State's matchup against Michigan is critical, as a win will send them to the title game, while they also need help if they lose.

Oregon's path is contingent on their own victory and an Ohio State loss, highlighting the competitive nature of the conference. Lastly, the ACC is in disarray with six teams still in contention for the title game.

Virginia's matchup against Virginia Tech is crucial, as a win guarantees their spot, while the scenarios for SMU and Pittsburgh are convoluted, requiring multiple outcomes to fall their way. This chaotic race for the ACC title epitomizes the unpredictable nature of college football during rivalry week, with every game holding significant implications for championship aspirations.

As the weekend progresses, fans are left on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating which teams will emerge victorious and secure their championship game spots.