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

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.

Titles on the line The conference championship games take place on Dec. 6 and 7. Some have higher stakes than others, like CFP spots could be at stake. However, for every school in the games it is a huge deal to try and come away with a conference championship and the bragging rights that go with it.

Three months after being picked to finish last in the Big 12, the Arizona State football team will play for the conference championship next weekend. The Sun D

Here is what Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell said ahead of the Cyclones' matchup with Arizona State in the Big 12 championship game.