NCAA Sports News: CFP Rankings and Championship Weekend Highlights

This weekend marks a crucial moment in NCAA football as we enter conference championship weekend. Cities across the nation are buzzing with excitement, especially with the latest College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings revealing major shifts. As of now, No. 1 Oregon and No. 2 Texas are highlighted at the top of the rankings, followed closely by No. 3 Penn State and No. 5 Georgia.

The action kicks off on Friday, December 6, at 8 p.m. with the Mountain West Championship Game, featuring No. 10 Boise State going up against No. 20 UNLV on FOX. Simultaneously, No. 24 Army will face off against Tulane in the AAC Championship Game on ABC.

On Saturday, December 7, football fans can look forward to a packed schedule. The Big Ten Championship Game showcases top-ranked Oregon against No. 3 Penn State in Indianapolis at 8 p.m. Earlier in the day, the SEC Championship Game will see No. 2 Texas clash with No. 5 Georgia at 4 p.m. in Atlanta.

Other notable games include No. 8 SMU challenging No. 17 Clemson at 8 p.m. for the ACC Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the Big 12 Championship featuring No. 15 Arizona State against No. 16 Iowa State at 12 p.m. in Arlington, Texas.

This week’s shakeup sees Tulane, Kansas State, and Texas A&M dropped from the rankings, leaving space for new contenders to rise. With games this weekend loaded with potential upsets and pivotal moments, college football enthusiasts are in for a treat.

As excitement builds toward the final games of the season, fans from coast to coast are ready to cheer for their teams, while also keeping an eye on the implications for the upcoming CFP playoffs.