{"id":18246,"date":"2025-12-07T16:10:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T22:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2025\/12\/07\/college-football-conference-championship-predictions-texas-tech-byu-unt-tulane-more\/"},"modified":"2025-12-07T16:10:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T22:10:57","slug":"college-football-conference-championship-predictions-texas-tech-byu-unt-tulane-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2025\/12\/07\/college-football-conference-championship-predictions-texas-tech-byu-unt-tulane-more\/","title":{"rendered":"College football conference championship predictions: Texas Tech-BYU, UNT-Tulane, more"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Conference Championship Week: Predictions and Previews<\/h1>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Conference championship week is here. This week, The Dallas Morning News\u2019 panel of experts gathered to predict nine league title games, both straight and against the spread.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Matchups<\/h2>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Highlighting this week\u2019s matchups, No. 24 North Texas travels to face No. 20 Tulane in the American Conference Championship. The winner will most likely earn a spot in the College Football Playoff. <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">In another game with College Football Playoff implications, No. 4 Texas Tech faces No. 11 BYU in the Big 12 Championship at AT&#038;T Stadium in Arlington. While Texas Tech appears to be a lock for the playoff, BYU likely needs a win to get in. <\/p>\n<h3>Sports Roundup<\/h3>\n<p class=\"dmnc_features-cta-social-article-cta-social-module__3beff secondaryRoman secondaryRoman-20 text-center text-gray-dark\">Get the latest D-FW sports news, analysis and opinion delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, Kevin Sherrington&#8217;s A La Carte.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"dmnc_features-cta-social-article-cta-social-module__A-orK whitespace-nowrap\">SIGN UP<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"dmnc_features-cta-social-article-cta-social-module__vkDb2 inline-flex secondaryBold secondaryBold-5 text-center\">Or with: <\/p>\n<p>Google<\/p>\n<p class=\"dmnc_features-cta-social-article-cta-social-module__8MgJa flex flex-wrap text-gray-dark secondaryRoman secondaryRoman-10 text-center justify-center\">By signing up, you agree to our\u00a0Terms of Service\u00a0and\u00a0Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<h2>Predictions and Previews<\/h2>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Predictions for those games, as well as other conference championships involving non-local schools, can be found below.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<h3>Previous Weeks&#8217; Picks<\/h3>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Week 1<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Week 2<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Week 3<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Week 4<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Week 5<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Week 6<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Week 7<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Week 8<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Week 9<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Week 10<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Week 11<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Week 12<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Week 13<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Week 14<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-subject-tag-list-only-list-only-module__AGyJf inline-block uppercase mt-2 link-blue secondaryBold secondaryBoldCaps-20\">View More<\/span><br \/>\n<span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-subject-tag-list-only-list-only-module__DAHnF list-disc\">\n<li>SMU to face Arizona in the Holiday Bowl<\/li>\n<li>TCU returns to Alamo Bowl for first time since 2017, will face USC<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Why not us?\u2019: First-round CFP bye has Texas Tech positioned well for championship run<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Find more college sports coverage from The Dallas Morning News here.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">In conclusion, conference championship week is an exciting time for college football fans. With several key matchups and playoff implications on the line, there&#8217;s a lot to look forward to. Make sure to check out the predictions and previews from The Dallas Morning News&#8217; panel of experts to stay up-to-date on all the action.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Q: What is the College Football Playoff?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">A: The College Football Playoff (CFP) is a postseason tournament in college football that determines the national champion. The top four teams in the country are selected to participate in the playoff, with the winners of the semifinal games advancing to the championship game.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: How are the teams selected for the College Football Playoff?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">A: The teams are selected by a committee based on their performance during the regular season. The committee considers factors such as win-loss record, strength of schedule, and performance in conference play when making their selections.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: What is the significance of conference championship week?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">A: Conference championship week is significant because it determines the champions of each conference and often has implications for the College Football Playoff. The winners of the conference championships can earn a spot in the playoff, while the losers may be left out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conference Championship Week: Predictions and Previews Conference championship week is here. This week, The Dallas Morning News\u2019 panel of experts gathered to predict nine league title games, both straight and against the spread. Key Matchups Highlighting this week\u2019s matchups, No. 24 North Texas travels to face No. 20 Tulane in the American Conference Championship. 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