College football scores, games, updates: Conference championship Saturday
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College football scores, games, updates: Conference championship Saturday

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Conference Championship weekend is here.

The four power conference title games that will shape the College Football Playoff field take place on Saturday. The 12-team bracket will be announced on Sunday afternoon.

Time: Noon | TV: ABC | Line: Arizona State -2.5 | Overall: 49.5

Given the chaotic and balanced nature of the Big 12 this season, it seems like no result in this game would be a surprise. Over the course of the season, Iowa State has found its rhythm on offense, but its run defense can be leaky, and that could be a problem against Cam Skattebo and Arizona State.

Time: 4 p.m. | TV: ABC | Line: Texas -3 | Overall: 49.5

Georgia used a dominating performance from its defensive front to overwhelm Texas in the first meeting, and Texas’ offensive line could be thinner on Saturday. The Georgian offensive also missed a few opportunities in this game. While a loss for the Bulldogs would also be their third of the season, given their current standings, it’s very hard to imagine Georgia being eliminated from the 12-team playoff field.

Time: 8 p.m. | TV: CBS | Line: Oregon -3.5 | Overall: 49.5

Is the Big Ten title game a play-in for the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff? The Ducks enter college football’s highest level as the only undefeated team, while Penn State took advantage of Ohio State’s loss to Michigan to sneak into the title game and move up a spot in the CFP rankings.

Time: 8 p.m. | TV: ABC | Line: SMU -2.5 | Overall: 55.5

The ACC title game may have the most at stake. An SMU win likely gives the conference only one team in the College Football Playoff. A Clemson win could mean two conference berths, but only if the playoff committee retains an 11-2 SMU team over a 9-3 Alabama team that beat Miami (10-2) in the penultimate set on Tuesday ) overtaken by rankings.

Live23 updates

  • ASU bats it away

    The Sun Devils couldn’t do much after the long pass and hit it back to the Cyclones. This is the first punt of the game with 2:39 left in the first half.

  • ASU hits a long pass

    Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt just threw it up in the air, and somehow Malik McClain managed to score a 43-yard gain and the Sun Devils are already over midfield.

  • Iowa State misses FG

    The Cyclones had to settle for a 46-yard field goal attempt, but Kyle Konrardy missed the target, so they got nothing out of it. That was the first drive of the game that didn’t result in points.

    ASU 17, ISU 10

  • The Cyclones are on the rise and are already approaching the red zone as they continue their journey. This game features top-notch execution on the offensive side of the ball.

  • Landing in Arizona State!

    The Sun Devils took advantage of the long run and found the end zone again with a short run from Cam Skattebo.

    ASU 17, ISU 10

  • Skattebo breaks off the long run

    Arizona State is already near the red zone after Cam Skattebo broke about a dozen tackles during a 47-yard run.

  • Iowa State settles for FG

    The Cyclones moved the ball with ease until they got into the red zone. Then Arizona State’s defense stepped up and forced a short field goal attempt.

    We’ve got a ballgame in Arlington, people!

    ISU 10, ASU 10

  • End of 1st quarter: ASU 10, ISU 7

    The Sun Devils are currently in the lead, but the Cyclones are moving the ball at will and are already in the red zone.

  • Landing in Arizona State!

    The Sun Devils took advantage of this high ball and ended the drive with a short TD run by QB Sam Leavitt to take the lead.

    ASU 10, ISU 7

  • ASU converts fourth down deep ball

    On fourth-and-short at their own 34-yard line, the Sun Devils ran a play-action and hit a deep pass from Sam Leavitt to Melquan Stovall for 63 yards.

    What a brave decision by Kenny Dillingham!

  • Landing at Iowa State!

    The Cyclones have their first touchdown of the day after an 11-play, 75-yard drive culminates in a short TD pass from Rocco Becht to Carson Hansen.

    ISU 7, ASU 3

  • The Cyclones put together a solid drive and are now in the red zone.

  • ASU first on the board

    After a quick drive that included a 28-yard run by Cam Skattebo, the Sun Devils faced a fourth-and-short in the red zone and opted for a field goal.

    ASU 3, ISU 0

  • We’re headed to the Big 12 title game with Arizona State vs. Iowa State!

    The Sun Devils will have the ball first.

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    Click on the photo above to read the story. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

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    Will there be controversy when the final CFP rankings are released on Sunday? (Amy Monks/Yahoo Sports)Will there be controversy when the final CFP rankings are released on Sunday? (Amy Monks/Yahoo Sports)

    Will there be controversy when the final CFP rankings are released on Sunday? (Amy Monks/Yahoo Sports)

  • Image of the College Football Playoff before conference championship weekend. Image of the College Football Playoff before conference championship weekend.

    Image of the College Football Playoff before conference championship weekend.

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    Click on the photo above to read the story. (Tim Warner/Getty Images)

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    Click on the photo above to read the story. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

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