College soccer’s convention championship weekend is right here. Eighteen groups are set to face off all through Friday and Saturday, with postseason glory — and a complete lot extra, for just a few groups — on the road.
Every Power Four convention shall be selected Saturday. No. 16 Iowa State and No. 15 Arizona State get the day began within the Big 12 Championship Game. The Cyclones and the Sun Devils are additionally enjoying for a spot within the College Football Playoff and a possible first-round bye as one of many high 4 seeds.
Though No. 5 Georgia and No. 2 Texas can every be ok with their playoff standing no matter what occurs Saturday, the 2 are enjoying for seeding within the SEC Championship Game. The Longhorns are considered one of 5 FBS applications this yr to make a convention championship recreation of their first season with mentioned convention.
The 8 p.m. ET window is loaded with motion as No. 3 Penn State and No. 1 Oregon lock horns within the Big Ten Championship Game on CBS. At the identical time, No. 8 SMU and No. 17 Clemson are enjoying for a playoff spot within the ACC Championship Game. The Tigers want a win to get in, whereas the Mustangs can resolve their very own destiny.
Be certain to stay with CBS Sports all day Saturday for school soccer protection from the opening kickoff onward. Let’s check out our skilled picks for the highest video games on championship weekend.
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No. 16 Iowa State vs. No. 15 Arizona State
Noon | ABC, fubo (Try at no cost) — It’s uncommon that a person participant can swing a championship recreation, however the lack of Jordyn Tyson for Arizona State may do exactly that. Iowa State boasts an elite passing protection the Sun Devils haven’t got the weapons to assault it if the offense is one-dimensional. If ISU retains the sport in entrance of it, the Cyclones will lastly finish their 112-year convention title drought. Pick: Iowa State +2.5 — Shehan Jeyarajah
No. 5 Georgia vs. No. 2 Texas
4 p.m. | ABC, fubo (Try at no cost) — It’s all the time difficult to beat a crew twice in a single season — Georgia has even been the beneficiary of that reality in opposition to Alabama previously — and Texas shall be able to go this time round. It acquired the unhealthy efficiency out of its system in what was one of many largest sports activities weekends in Austin, Texas, historical past. Texas’ protection appears excellent proper now, the offense much less so, and may have the ability to harass Carson Beck once more. It’ll be very shut and the Mercedes-Benz Stadium crowd shall be decidedly in Georgia’s favor, however I just like the Longhorns to win Round 2. Pick: Texas -2.5 — John Talty
No. 17 Clemson vs. No. 8 SMU
8 p.m. | ABC, fubo (Try at no cost) — This shall be, arguably, the most important take a look at that SMU has confronted all season — not less than since its loss to BYU in Week 2. That being mentioned, Clemson has some apparent shortcomings this yr. As outlined above, its protection is not fairly as much as its regular elite commonplace, and although the Tigers have proven a capability to place factors on the board this yr, their offense is solely too inconsistent to depend on. The Mustangs have been a dominant pressure for a majority of the yr, and I anticipate them to maintain issues rolling on this recreation. It shall be an in depth, hard-fought battle, however SMU triumphs ultimately. Pick: SMU -2.5 — Will Backus
No. 3 Penn State vs. No. 1 Oregon
8 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ with Showtime, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App — I’ve seen loads of shock from followers and media alike that Oregon is just a 3.5-point favourite within the recreation, however the unfold is sensible to me. There’s far an excessive amount of consideration paid to Penn State’s incapability to beat Ohio State, and it overshadows the very fact the Nittany Lions are a genuinely good crew! But if I’m taking a facet on this recreation, I’m going with the Ducks. While each groups are evenly-matched throughout the board, there’s one spot that Oregon has an enormous benefit: large receiver. Penn State’s complete passing assault is constructed by way of Tyler Warren, and he is superior, however what if Oregon takes him away? What’s the counter? Oregon has loads of choices, and it ought to be sufficient to make the distinction. Pick: Oregon -3.5 — Tom Fornelli
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