College Football Playoff Image: Results, Scenarios and Predictions

College Football Playoff Image: Results, Scenarios and Predictions

Conference championship weekend is underway as the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff picture continues to take shape.

Boise State secured its spot in the CFP on Friday night with a gutsy 21-7 win over UNLV behind a dominant performance from running back Ashton Jeanty. The Broncos were listed as No. 4 in last week’s CFP rankings and hope to maintain that spot ahead of Sunday’s CFP reveal.

The action continued Saturday as Arizona State posted an impressive 45-19 victory over Iowa State in the Big 12 Championship Game. The Sun Devils also received their first-ever CFP bid.

Georgia followed with a memorable 22-19 victory over Texas in the SEC championship game that fundamentally turned the CFP’s fortunes on its head. With the win, Kirby Smart’s team secured a spot in the 12-team CFP and a first-round bye.

Additionally, SMU and Clemson are currently battling in the ACC Championship Game, while Oregon faces Penn State for the Big Ten title.

Here’s a look at the updated results:

Mountain West Championship: Boise State 21, UNLV 7

Big 12 Championship: Arizona State 45, Iowa State 19

SEC Championship: Georgia 22, Texas 19 (OT)

Big Ten Championship: Oregon vs. Penn State (live)

ACC Championship: SMU vs. Clemson (live)

Here’s a look at updated CFP scenarios and forecasts:

No. 1 seed: Oregon (if the Ducks beat Penn State)

No. 2 seed: Georgia (SEC champion)

No. 3 seed: SMU (if the Mustangs beat Clemson)

No. 4 seed: Arizona State (Big 12 champion)

No. 5 seed: Notre Dame (11-1 overall)

No. 6 seed: Penn State (if the Nittany Lions lose to Oregon)

No. 7 seed: Indiana (11-1 overall)

No. 8 seed: Texas (lost to Georgia in SEC title game)

No. 9 seed: Ohio State (10-2 overall)

No. 10 seed: Tennessee (10-2 overall)

No. 11 seed: Boise State (MWC champion)

No. 12 seed: Alabama (9-3 overall)

* Oregon will likely clinch the No. 1 overall seed if the Ducks defeat Penn State in the Big Ten title game. Penn State would have a good chance of being No. 1 overall if it beats Oregon. Both will likely be included in the playoffs regardless of the outcome.

*SMU will likely secure a first-round bye if the Mustangs defeat Clemson in the ACC title game. However, SMU’s spot in the 12-team field could be in jeopardy if Clemson wins.

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