Conference championship week is here, meaning there’s one last week for teams to stake their claim to the College Football Playoff.And there’s none bigger than the Big Ten championship matchup between Ohio State and Wisconsin.MORE:Depending on the outcome of that game, one of three teams could make the playoff: A 10-2 Ohio State, an undefeated Wisconsin or an 11-1 (and idle) Alabama. It’s going to be a lot of fun. Elsewhere, No. 12 UCF and No. 16 Memphis face off in the AAC championship to determine the Group of 5 representative in the New Year’s Day Six bowls. USC takes on Stanford for Pac-12 supremacy, Oklahoma has a rematch with TCU and Auburn looks to beat Georgia again for the SEC.Sporting News is 76-27in its picks this season after going.Here’swhat we’ve got for Week 14(point spreads provided courtesy of as of Nov. 27; lines reflect consensus picks unle s Jordan Lyles Jersey noted).MORE PICKS: College football picks: Championship weekFAU (-10.5) vs. North TexasLane Kiffin has engineered a remarkable turnaround for Florida Atlantic in just one year, and he can complete it by beating North Texas for the Conference USA championship. The Owls already have experience with that this season, beating the Mean Green 69-31 earlier this season. FAUs Jason Driskel has been serviceable at quarterback, but look for running back Devin Singletary (1,630 rushing yards, 26 touchdowns) to take complete control of this game. FAU wins big again.Pick: FAU 56, North Texas 28Boise State (-9.5) vs. No. 25 Fresno StateThese two teams are just coming off a game in which the Bulldogs beat the Broncos 28-17. Fresno State now has to travel to Albertsons Stadium for another win and the Mid-American Conference championship. Bulldogs quarterback Marcus McMaryion was the difference-maker Jose Osuna Jersey in last weeks matchup, completing 23 of 36 pa ses to eight receivers for 332 yards and two touchdowns. Hell need some help from his rushing game this time around, however, after Fresno State rushed 30 times for 99 yards. Meanwhile, Boise States Brett Rypien had an efficient outing, completing 22 of 31 pa ses for 278 yards but no touchdowns. That will have to change if Boise State wants to win this rematch.Pick: Fresno State 30, Boise State 27MORE: No. 12 UCF (-7) vs. No. 16 MemphisTheres a lot on the line in this one. The winner of this game will likely be the Group of 5 representative in one of the New Years Day Six bowls. The Knights beat the Tigers 40-13 earlier this year, however, and have shown no signs of slowing down on offense. Still, its a unique opportunity for Memphis to avenge its only lo s this season. Itll need a big game from quarterback Riley Ferguson, who completed 27 of 49 pa ses for one touchdown and three interceptions in the teams first meeting. Since then, he has 23 touchdowns to just three interceptions. This one will be close.Pick: UCF 49, Memphis 45No. 11USC (-3) vs. No. 14 StanfordUSC blasted Stanford the last time these two teams played on Sept. 9, and it could be a similar occurrence on Friday. The Trojans had a week off while Stanford beat a physical Notre Dame 38-20. The last time these two teams played, Stephen Carr and Ronald Jones each got 100 yards rushing against the Cardinal. Look for a similar strategy again, and look for Sam Darnold to take command late. One thing to look for: How will Bryce Love look against a Trojans defense that ranks 57th nationally in rushing yards per game?Pick: USC 34, Stanford 21MORE: No. 2 Oklahoma (-7) vs. No. 10 TCUAll that stands between the Sooners and its second playoff berth in three years is a TCU team theyve already beaten 38-20. Rodney Anderson was the star of that show, putting up 290 yards of offense and four touchdowns. It doesnt help that Oklahoma has Baker Mayfield leading the way, either. TCU can make a few adjustments on the fly, but it wont be enough to stop that offensive juggernaut. Expect another Sooners win.Pick: Oklahoma 42, TCU 30No. 4 Auburn (-3) vs. No. 6 GeorgiaThe Tigers are fresh off JB Shuck Jersey dismantling No. 1 Alabama, with only Georgia standing between them and a playoff berth. Look for Auburn to use the same strategy: Lots of throws from Jarrett Stidham to keep Georgia off balance and a heavy dose of rushes to rattle Jake Fromm, who cant use his mobility like Jalen Hurts did against Auburn. Kerryon Johnson may be dinged up, but Auburn wont need him to take down Georgia again.Pick: Auburn 31, Georgia 20MORE: No. 1 Clemson (-9.5) vs. No. 7 MiamiMiamis return to being back took a hit on Friday with a bad lo s to sub-.500 Pitt. But the Hurricanes get on the right track with a win over defending ACC and national champion Clemson. This will be the toughest test the Hurricanes have faced all season, and theyll need to see the Turnover Chain at least twice if they want to Roberto Clemente Jersey win. Itll be a close game, but look for quarterback Kelly Bryant to come through in the clutch and lead his team to victory late.Pick: Clemson 27, Miami 20No. 8 Ohio State (-6) vs. No.3 WisconsinThis will be one of the most interesting Power 5 championships of the weekend: If Ohio State loses, will that catapult them into the playoff, or will Alabama find a way to sneak in? Regardle s, the onus is on Wisconsin’s Alex Hornibrook to ensure thats not a po sibility. He has 21 touchdowns to 13 interceptions this season, and will need to play a near-perfect game against an opportunistic Buckeyes defense. The Badgers defense ranks first nationally in rushing yards per game (80.5) and will look to limit J.K. Dobbins. This ones going to be in J.T. Barretts hands again, and well take him over Hornibrook.Pick: Ohio State 28, Wisconsin 17 Related Articles College football Week 14 picks against spread: Will Auburn cover against Georgia again?
