Conference championship weekend has truly arrived, bringing with it a series of intense matchups and nail-biting moments. No. 15 Arizona State kicked things off on Saturday with a dominant performance against No. 16 Iowa State in the Big 12 title game. Star RB Cam Skattebo was a force to be reckoned with, racking up 208 total yards and three touchdowns as the Sun Devils emerged victorious with a 45 - 19 score. Later, No. 5 Georgia fought tooth and nail against No. 2 Texas in an overtime thriller to claim the SEC championship, but there were concerns as Carson Beck might have suffered an injury in the process.

The 12 - Team Bracket and What to Watch

The 12 - team bracket will be announced on Sunday afternoon, and there's a lot at stake. In the Big Ten title game, the question arises: Is it a play - in for the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff? The Ducks enter as the only undefeated team at the top level of college football, while Penn State took advantage of Ohio State's loss to Michigan to sneak into the title game and move up in the CFP rankings.In the ACC title game, the stakes are even higher. An SMU win likely gives the conference just one team in the College Football Playoff. A Clemson win could mean two berths for the conference, but only if the playoff committee keeps an 11 - 2 SMU team ahead of a 9 - 3 Alabama team that jumped Miami (10 - 2) in the latest rankings.

Big Ten Title Game: A Battle for the No. 1 Seed

The Big Ten title game is a showdown that could determine the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. The Ducks enter as the favorites, having remained undefeated throughout the season. Penn State, on the other hand, managed to sneak into the title game by capitalizing on Ohio State's loss to Michigan. This game is expected to be a fierce battle, with both teams fighting tooth and nail for the top spot. The Ducks' offense has been on fire, scoring touchdowns on three consecutive drives and looking unstoppable. Penn State's defense will need to step up and find a way to slow down the Ducks' attack. It's a game that will keep fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.

ACC Title Game: A Tight Contest with High Stakes

The ACC title game is a tightly contested affair with a lot at stake. SMU has been on a roll, with their offense showing great potential. After a sluggish start, they finally had some positive momentum with a 24 - yard touchdown run by QB Kevin Jennings. However, Clemson has been dominant so far, leading 14 - 0 with three touchdown passes from Cade Klubnik. The Mustangs' defense has struggled to slow down Clemson's passing game, and they will need to find a way to turn things around if they want to have a chance at winning the game. An SMU win could give the conference just one team in the College Football Playoff, while a Clemson win could mean two berths for the conference. It's a game that will test the mettle of both teams and could go either way.

Live Updates from the Championship Games

In the Big Ten title game, Penn State missed a field goal at the start of the second half, ending a nice drive. Later, Drew Allar scored a 7 - yard touchdown and the Nittany Lions looked unstoppable. But Dontae Manning picked off Penn State QB Drew Allar and returned it to the 1, leading to a touchdown for Oregon. The game is a back - and - forth affair, with both teams trading touchdowns and keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats.In the ACC title game, SMU was on the march under the 2 - minute mark in the first half, trying to cut into Clemson's lead. But their drive fizzled out and they missed a field goal. Clemson also missed a field goal, but they managed to add another touchdown to extend their lead. The game is a seesaw battle, with both teams showing moments of dominance and struggle.It's been an exciting day of championship football, with both the Big Ten and ACC title games providing plenty of drama and excitement. Fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome of these games and the announcement of the 12 - team bracket on Sunday afternoon.