Ok before we get started on games, December 5th is Krampus Day. Krampus is basically the Alpine nightmare counter to Santa Claus, who wreaks havoc upon naughty children. He is very popular in Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland, where they hold Krampusnacht, whereby people dressed as Krampus, fueled by schnapps and beer, parade up and down the streets terrorizing those who have been terrible human beings this year. Look for him tonight outside the athletic departments of Georgia and LSU.
So, now that you won't be able to sleep this evening, let's take a look at the Championship games being played today and where each SEC Team might be headed.
SEC Championship
Florida
Alabama -17
If Alabama loses this game, its because the game is officially fixed. I feel like this Bama team could run the ball 75 times and never throw it and still cover the spread against Florida. Florida might be the worst 10-2 power 5 team in college football right now. They've struggled ever since Will Grier has had to sit out, barely beating Florida Atlantic and getting destroyed by Florida State. I think Derrick Henry runs for at least 150 yards today and Bama wins 31-6.
PAC 12 Championship
USC
Stanford -4
Stanford absolutely gritted out a win against Notre Dame last week. They've got 2 losses this year; one against Northwestern in the first game of the year, and the other against Oregon. They play good defense and run the ball well. USC lost to Stanford 41-31 this year at home, and I know it's difficult to beat a team twice in one year, but I just think Stanford is better than USC and gets a win tonight in Santa Clara 27-20.
ACC Championship
North Carolina
Clemson -4.5
While the ACC Championship game has been somewhat of a joke lately, this is a dream match up for Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. You get the two biggest programs in North and South Carolina meeting in Charlotte, with the winner likely going to the College Football Playoff. Despite the people in love with Ohio State, I think if Carolina wins they'll go to the playoff. They'd have beaten the No. 1 team in the country and finished 11-1 with their only loss coming at a neutral site in the first game of the year. I've gone back and forth on this game all week, including this morning. I'd like to see UNC win and chaos ensue, but I think Clemson has too much talent and wins this one in a close game. Clemson 34 UNC 31.
B1G TEN Championship
Michigan State -3.5
Iowa
Iowa finished the regular season 12-0 and Michigan State's only loss came to Nebraska, but they have quality wins over Michigan and Ohio State. Clearly, the winner of this game is going to the College Football Playoff. Kirk Ferentz was on the hot seat at the beginning of this year, and he then proceeds to go out and wins every game. While, the B1G TEN West is not exactly the toughest division in college football, it's still impressive to go 12-0. This game should be old school football with tough defense and a commitment to the run. I like Iowa, but I think Michigan State has better talent and a better coach, so I'm going with Sparty to get the win 20-16.
So, that has the College Football Playoff seeding likely looking like this:
ORANGE BOWL
1. Clemson
4. Oklahoma
COTTON BOWL
2. Alabama
3. Michigan State
SEC BOWL PROJECTIONS
Courtesy of thesportsjury.com
COTTON BOWL
Alabama
Michigan State
Courtesy of allstatesugarbowl.org
SUGAR BOWL
Ole Miss
Baylor
Courtesy of Floridacitrussports.com
CITRUS BOWL
Florida
Michigan
Courtesy of trackemtigers.com
OUTBACK BOWL
Georgia
Northwestern
Courtesy of taxslayerbowl.com
TAXSLAYER BOWL
LSU
Penn State
Courtesy of 1029thebuzz.com
MUSIC CITY BOWL
Tennessee
Miami
Courtesy of wikipedia.org
Texas A&M
Texas Tech
BELK BOWL
Mississippi State
Virginia Tech
Courtesy of sports-odds.com
LIBERTY BOWL
Arkansas
Kansas State
Courtesy of wbrc.com
BIRMINGHAM BOWL
Auburn
Memphis
Courtesy of baxbo.com
Enjoy Championship Saturday, we'll be decorating for Christmas at my house with the games on in the background. Cheers!
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