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A complete breakdown of all the matchups for this season’s bowl schedule, starting with the opening contest on Dec. 16 at the New Orleans Bowl.
The postseason extravaganza continues for the next three weeks through the College Football Playoff national championship game scheduled for Jan. 8 in Atlanta.
The bowl lineup (all times are ET):
Dec. 16 — New Orleans Bowl: Troy 50, North Texas 30
Dec. 16 — Cure Bowl: Georgia State 27, Western Kentucky 17
Dec. 16 — Las Vegas Bowl: Boise State 38, Oregon 28
Dec. 16 — New Mexico Bowl: Marshall 31, Colorado State 28
Dec. 16 — Camellia Bowl: Middle Tennessee 35, Arkansas State 30
Dec. 19 — Boca Raton Bowl: Akron vs. Florida Atlantic, ESPN, 7 p.m.
Dec. 20 — Frisco Bowl: Southern Methodist vs. Louisiana Tech, ESPN, 8 p.m.
Dec. 21 — Gasparilla Bowl: Temple vs. Florida International, ESPN, 8 p.m.
Dec. 22 — Bahamas Bowl: Alabama-Birmingham vs. Ohio, ESPN, 12:30 p.m.
Dec. 22 — Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Central Michigan vs. Wyoming, ESPN, 4 p.m.
Dec. 23 — Birmingham: Texas Tech vs. South Florida, ESPN, noon
Dec. 23 — Armed Forces Bowl: San Diego State vs. Army, ESPN, 3:30 p.m.
Dec. 23 — Dollar General Bowl: Toledo vs. Appalachian State, ESPN, 7 p.m.
Dec. 24 — Hawaii Bowl: Houston vs. Fresno State, ESPN, 8:30 p.m.
Dec. 26 — Heart of Dallas Bowl: Utah vs. West Virginia, ESPN, 1:30 p.m.
Dec. 26 — Quick Lane Bowl: Duke vs. Northern Illinois, ESPN, 5:15 p.m.
Dec. 26— Cactus Bowl: Kansas State vs. UCLA, ESPN, 9 p.m.
Dec. 27 — Independence Bowl: Florida State vs. Southern Mississippi, ESPN, 1:30 p.m.
Dec. 27 — Pinstripe Bowl: Iowa vs. Boston College, ESPN, 5:15 p.m.
Dec. 27 — Foster Farms Bowl: Purdue vs. Arizona, Fox, 8:30 p.m.
Dec. 27 — Texas Bowl: Texas vs. Missouri, ESPN, 9 p.m.
Dec. 28 — Military Bowl: Navy vs. Virginia, ESPN, 1:30 p.m.
Dec. 28 — Camping World Bowl: Oklahoma State vs. Virginia Tech, ESPN, 5:15 p.m.
Dec. 28 — Alamo Bowl: TCU vs. Stanford, ESPN, 9 p.m.
Dec. 28 — Holiday Bowl: Michigan State vs. Washington State, Fox, 9 p.m.
Dec. 29 — Belk Bowl: Wake Forest vs. Texas A&M, ESPN, 1 p.m.
Dec. 29 — Sun Bowl: North Carolina State vs. Arizona State, CBS, 3 p.m.
Dec. 29 — Music City Bowl: Northwestern vs. Kentucky, ESPN, 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 29— Arizona Bowl: Utah State vs. New Mexico State, CBSSN, 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 29 — Cotton Bowl: Southern California vs. Ohio State, ESPN, 8:30 p.m.
Dec. 30 — TaxSlayer Bowl: Louisville vs. Mississippi State, ESPN, noon
Dec. 30 — Liberty Bowl: Iowa State vs. Memphis, ABC, 12:30 p.m.
Dec. 30 — Fiesta Bowl: Penn State vs. Washington, ESPN, 4 p.m.
Dec. 30 — Orange Bowl: Miami (Fla.) vs. Wisconsin, ESPN, 8 p.m.
Jan. 1 — Outback Bowl: Michigan vs. South Carolina, Tampa, ESPN2, noon
Jan. 1 — Peach Bowl: Auburn vs. Central Florida, 12:30 p.m., ESPN
Jan. 1 — Citrus Bowl: Notre Dame vs. LSU, ABC, 1 p.m.
Jan. 1 — Rose Bowl: Oklahoma vs. Georgia, ESPN, 5 p.m.
Jan. 1 — Sugar Bowl: Clemson vs. Alabama, ESPN, 8:45 p.m.
Jan. 8 — National championship game: Semifinal winners, ESPN, 8 p.m.
PHOTOS: IMAGES FROM CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL
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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer holds up the championship trophy with wide receiver K.J. Hill (14) and his players after the game against the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Boise State Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4), linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (38) and linebacker Tyson Maeva (58) accept the Mountain West championship trophy.
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Ohio State Buckeyes players hold up the championship trophy after the game against the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Boise State Broncos head coach Bryan Harsin hands the Mountain West championship trophy to linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (38).
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Ohio State Buckeyes running back J.K. Dobbins (2) holds up his Big Ten title game MVP award.
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Boise State Broncos head coach Bryan Harsin and wide receiver Cedrick Wilson (1) celebrate after the Mountain West championship game against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Albertsons Stadium.
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Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates after defeating the Miami Hurricanes in the ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium.
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Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney kisses the ACC championship trophy after defeating the Miami Hurricanes in the ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium.
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Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) holds up the ACC championship MVP trophy after the win over the Miami Hurricanes in the ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium.
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Clemson Tigers players celebrate by dousing head coach Dabo Swinney after winning the ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium.
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Boise State Broncos linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (38) is interviewed by ESPN reporter Molly McGrath after the Mountain West championship game against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Albertsons Stadium.
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Boise State Broncos head coach Bryan Harsin gets doused at the conclusion of the Mountain West championship game against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Albertsons Stadium.
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Boise State Broncos linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (38) celebrates his game-winning interception along with safety Kekoa Nawahine (10) during the second half of the Mountain West championship game against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Albertsons Stadium.
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Wisconsin Badgers running back Chris James (5) scores a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Clemson Tigers wide receiver Deon Cain (8) makes a touchdown catch covered by Miami Hurricanes defensive back Malek Young (12) during the third quarter of the ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium.
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Clemson Tigers cornerback Ryan Carter (31) defends a pass intended for Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Mike Harley (3) in the third quarter in the ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium.
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Clemson Tigers linebacker Dorian O'Daniel (6) celebrates a fumble recovery in the third quarter against the Miami Hurricanes in the ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium.
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Clemson Tigers running back Adam Choice (26) runs with the ball as Miami Hurricanes linebacker Michael Pinckney (56) and defensive back Sheldrick Redwine (22) defend in the third quarter in the ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium.
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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) pumps up the crowd after his touchdown in the second quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) runs for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (17) returns an interception for a touchdown past Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Binjimen Victor (9) in the first quarter in the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Terry McLaurin (83) celebrates his touchdown with his teammates in the first quarter of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Terry McLaurin (83) celebrates his touchdown with fans in the first quarter of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Terry McLaurin (83) catches the ball and runs for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Denzel Ward (12) intercepts a pass intended for Wisconsin Badgers tight end Troy Fumagalli (81) during the first quarter in the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Wisconsin Badgers running back Rachid Ibrahim (9) runs with the ball while Ohio State Buckeyes safety Damon Webb (7) tackles him in the first quarter in the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Trevor Ruszkowski, USA TODAY Sports
Fresno State Bulldogs tight end Jared Rice (16) catches a pass during the first half against the Boise State Broncos at Mountain West championship game at Albertsons Stadium.
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Boise State Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) looks for a receiver downfield during the first half of the Mountain West championship game against Fresno State Bulldogs at Albertsons Stadium.
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Fresno State Bulldogs wide receiver Justin Allen (13) fights to break free of tackle by Boise State Broncos safety Kekoa Nawahine (10) during the first half of Mountain West championship game at Albertsons Stadium.
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Clemson Tigers running back Adam Choice (26) celebrates a touchdown in the second quarter against the Miami Hurricanes in the ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium.
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Clemson Tigers running back Adam Choice (26) runs in for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Miami Hurricanes in the ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium.
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Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) celebrates with defensive lineman Christian Wilkins (42) after scoring a touchdown a touchdown in the first quarter in the ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium.
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Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) scores a touchdown as Miami Hurricanes defensive back Sheldrick Redwine (22) defends in the first quarter in the ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium.
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Clemson Tigers running back Travis Etienne (9) is hoisted up by offensive lineman Sean Pollard (76) after his touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the first quarter of the ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium.
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Clemson Tigers running back Travis Etienne (9) scores the opening touchdown as Miami Hurricanes defensive back Jaquan Johnson (4) tries to stop him during the first quarter of the ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium.
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Clemson Tigers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) catches a pass between Miami Hurricanes defensive backs Dee Delaney (3) and Jaquan Johnson (4) in the first quarter in the ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Roquan Smith (3) and head coach Kirby Smart celebrate on the podium following their victory over the Auburn Tigers in the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with his team after defeating the Auburn Tigers in the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Lorenzo Carter (7) celebrates after defeating the Auburn Tigers in the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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The Georgia Bulldogs celebrate after a victory over the Auburn Tigers in the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart (white visor) is doused by linemen Thomas Swilley (75) and Isaiah Wilson (79) during the fourth quarter of the SEC championship game against the Auburn Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs running back D'Andre Swift (7) scores on a 64-yard run during the fourth quarter against the Auburn Tigers in the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs running back D'Andre Swift (7) carries the ball 64 yards for a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the fourth quarter in the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs running back D'Andre Swift (7) breaks through a hole against the Auburn Tigers during the fourth quarter against the Auburn Tigers during the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with wide receiver Terry Godwin (5) during the fourth quarter of the SEC championship game against the Auburn Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Terry Godwin (top) celebrates with teammates after a two-point conversion against the Auburn Tigers during the fourth quarter of the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Terry Godwin (5) celebrates with teammates after a two-point conversion against the Auburn Tigers during the fourth quarter of the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Terry Godwin (5) reacts after catching a pass for a touchdown against Auburn Tigers defensive back Jamel Dean (12) during the fourth quarter of the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Terry Godwin (5) makes a touchdown catch against Auburn Tigers defensive back Jamel Dean (12) during the fourth quarter of the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Terry Godwin (5) makes a touchdown catch against Auburn Tigers defensive back Jamel Dean (12) during the fourth quarter of the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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The Georgia Bulldogs defense celebrates after linebacker Roquan Smith (3) recovers a fumble against the Auburn Tigers during the fourth quarter of the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Roquan Smith (3) celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Auburn Tigers during the fourth quarter of the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Roquan Smith (3) recovers a fumble against the Auburn Tigers during the fourth quarter of the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Auburn Tigers running back Kerryon Johnson (21) fumbles the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs during the fourth quarter of the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) carries the ball past Auburn Tigers linebacker Darrell Williams (49) during the third quarter in the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs defensive tackle DaQuan Hawkins-Muckle (96) celebrates with teammates after he blocked an field goal against the Auburn Tigers during the third quarter of the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs safety Dominick Sanders (24) returns a blocked field goal against the Auburn Tigers during the third quarter of the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs safety Dominick Sanders (24) runs the ball after a blocked kick against the Auburn Tigers during the third quarter of the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Davin Bellamy (17) sacks Auburn Tigers quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) and forces a fumble during the second quarter in the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Auburn Tigers quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) runs against Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Natrez Patrick (6) during the second quarter of the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Roquan Smith reacts with defensive back Deandre Baker after recovering a fumble against the Auburn Tigers during the second quarter of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Auburn Tigers wide receiver Nate Craig-Myers catches a pass for a touchdown against Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Aaron Davis during the first quarter of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs tight end Isaac Nauta makes a catch for a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the second quarter of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Mecole Hardman stiff arms Auburn Tigers defensive back Jamel Dean en route to a 34 yard catch and run during the second quarter in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel is brought down by Auburn Tigers defensive back Tray Matthews during the second quarter of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Marquise Brown gets interfered with by TCU Horned Frogs cornerback Jeff Gladney in the Big 12 Championship game at AT&T Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs linebacker D'Andre Walker reacts during the second quarter against the Auburn Tigers in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb runs the ball against the Auburn Tigers defensive back Tray Matthews during the second quarter of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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UCF Knights wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith celebrates with tight end Michael Colubiale after scoring a touchdown against the Memphis Tigers at Spectrum Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Roquan Smith celebrates sacking Auburn Tigers quarterback Jarrett Stidham during the second quarter in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Florida Atlantic Owls teammates kiss the trophy defeating the North Texas Mean Green and becoming Conference USA champions at FAU Football Stadium.
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Auburn Tigers wide receiver Nate Craig-Myers catches a touchdown pass ahead of Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Richard LeCounte III during the first quarter in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Auburn Tigers fullback Chandler Cox is hit by Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Deandre Baker after the catch during the first quarter of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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UCF Knights players and coaches celebrate after defeating the Memphis Tigers in double overtime at Spectrum Stadium.
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Auburn Tigers running back Kerryon Johnson is tackled by Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Lorenzo Carter during the first quarter of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrates after the Big 12 Championship game against the TCU Horned Frogs at AT&T Stadium.
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Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Dontavius Russell reacts after a stop against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Oklahoma Sooners players take a team photo after the Big 12 Championship game against the TCU Horned Frogs at AT&T Stadium.
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UCF Knights defensive back Kyle Gibson celebrates with teammates after beating the Memphis Tigers in double overtime at Spectrum Stadium.
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UCF Knights wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith catches a touchdown pass in front of Memphis Tigers linebacker Darian Porter during the second half at Spectrum Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm is brought down against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Will Johnson celebrates with safety Chanse Sylvie after making an interception during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs in the Big 12 Championship game at AT&T Stadium.
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Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrates after the Big 12 Championship game against the TCU Horned Frogs at AT&T Stadium.
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UCF Knights wide receiver Emmanuel Logan-Greene celebrates after defeating the Memphis Tigers in double overtime at Spectrum Stadium.
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Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrates a touchdown in the third quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs in the Big 12 Championship game at AT&T Stadium.
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Florida Atlantic Owls teammates celebrate after defeating the North Texas Mean Green and becoming Conference USA champions at FAU Football Stadium.
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Louisiana Monroe Warhawks quarterback Caleb Evans runs with the ball Florida State Seminoles as he is chased by Florida State Seminoles linebacker Matthew Thomas at Doak Campbell Stadium.
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Florida State Seminoles running back Jacques Patrick dives into the endzone for a touchdown during the game against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Doak Campbell Stadium.
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Florida State Seminoles running back Ryan Green celebrates a touchdown with fullback Gabe Nabers during the second half of the game against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Doak Campbell Stadium.
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Florida State Seminoles running back Ryan Green runs the ball during the second half of the game against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Doak Campbell Stadium.
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Florida Atlantic Owls wide receiver Kamrin Solomon is tackled by North Texas Mean Green linebacker Joshua Wheeler and defensive lineman Roderick Young during the second half at FAU Football Stadium.
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Florida State Seminoles defensive back Stanford Samuels III celebrates with running back Cam Akers after the game against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Doak Campbell Stadium.
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Florida State Seminoles offensive line coach Rick Trickett is carried off the field after the game against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Doak Campbell Stadium.
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Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Will Johnson intercepts a pass against TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver John Diarse in the third quarter in the Big 12 Championship game at AT&T Stadium.
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Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Mykel Jones runs for a touchdown past TCU Horned Frogs safety Nick Orr during the third quarter in the Big 12 Championship game at AT&T Stadium.
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Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Mykel Jones celebrates with quarterback Baker Mayfield and wide receiver Marquise Brown after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs in the Big 12 Championship game at AT&T Stadium.
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Florida State Seminoles running back Cam Akers runs the ball during the first half against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Doak Campbell Stadium.
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Oklahoma Sooners tight end Mark Andrews catches a touchdown pass in the second quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs in the Big 12 Championship game at AT&T Stadium.
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Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield runs as TCU Horned Frogs safety Niko Small defends during the first half in the Big 12 Championship game at AT&T Stadium.
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Oklahoma Sooners tight end Mark Andrews flips over and knocks the helmet off of TCU Horned Frogs safety Niko Small during the first half in the Big 12 Championship game at AT&T Stadium.
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Oklahoma Sooners defensive tackle Du'Vonta Lampkin tries to tackle TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Kenny Hill during the first half in the Big 12 Championship game at AT&T Stadium.
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Oklahoma Sooners running back Rodney Anderson is tackled by TCU Horned Frogs linebacker Travin Howard in the first quarter in the Big 12 Championship game at AT&T Stadium.
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Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield fumbles the ball in the second quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs in the Big 12 Championship game at AT&T Stadium.
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North Texas Mean Green defensive back Kemon Hall brings down Florida Atlantic Owls wide receiver Kamrin Solomon during the first half at FAU Football Stadium.
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Florida Atlantic Owls safety Jalen Young intercepts a pass against the North Texas Mean Green during the first half at FAU Football Stadium.
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Florida Atlantic Owls linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair and linebacker Jacob Douglas bring down North Texas Mean Green running back Evan Johnson during the first half at FAU Football Stadium.
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Memphis Tigers running back Tony Pollard celebrates with wide receiver Anthony Miller after scoring a touchdown against the UCF Knights during the first half at Spectrum Stadium.
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TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Jalen Reagor catches a touchdown pass defended by Oklahoma Sooners cornerback Parnell Motley in the second quarter in the Big 12 Championship game at AT&T Stadium.
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Memphis Tigers running back Darrell Henderson celebrates with quarterback Riley Ferguson after scoring a touchdown against the UCF Knights during the first half at Spectrum Stadium.
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UCF Knights linebacker Shaquem Griffin celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Memphis Tigers in the first half at Spectrum Stadium.
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Florida Atlantic Owls wide receiver John Franklin III celebrates his touchdown against the North Texas Mean Green during the first half at FAU Football Stadium.
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Florida Atlantic Owls defensive lineman Steven Leggett reaches for North Texas Mean Green quarterback Mason Fine during the first half at FAU Football Stadium.
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Louisiana Monroe Warhawks cornerback Kenderick Marbles tries to bring down Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Auden Tate during the first half at Doak Campbell Stadium.
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Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Caleb Kelly celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble for a touchdown during the first quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs in the Big 12 Championship game at AT&T Stadium.
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TCU Horned Frogs defensive end Mat Boesen tackles Oklahoma Sooners running back Trey Sermon during the first quarter in the Big 12 Championship game at AT&T Stadium.
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Southern California Trojans tight end Daniel Imatorbhebhe stiff arms Stanford Cardinal safety Frank Buncom in the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
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USC Trojans wide receiver Tyler Vaughns celebrates with tight end Daniel Imatorbhebhe after scoring a touchdown against the Stanford Cardinal in the second quarter of the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
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Southern California Trojans defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast and defensive tackle Rasheem Green celebrate after the Pac-12 Conference championship game against the Stanford Cardinal at Levi's Stadium. USC defeated Stanford 31-28.
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Southern California Trojans players celebrate after the Pac-12 Conference championship game against the Stanford Cardinal at Levi's Stadium.
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USC Trojans defensive tackle Brandon Pili reacts in the game against the Stanford Cardinal in the third quarter of the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
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USC Trojans wide receiver Steven Mitchell Jr. catches a pass for a touchdown against the Stanford Cardinal in the third quarter of the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
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Stanford Cardinal quarterback K.J. Costello runs the ball against the USC Trojans in the third quarter of the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
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USC Trojans defensive tackle Brandon Pili reacts in the game against the Stanford Cardinal in the third quarter of the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
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Stanford Cardinal tight end Kaden Smith catches an 11-yard touchdown pass as Southern California Trojans linebacker Cameron Smith defends in the third quarter in the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
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Head coach Clay Helton and USC celebrate after defeating Stanford 31-28 to win the Pac-12 championship game.
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USC running back Ronald Jones II (25) eludes a pair of Stanford defenders on his way to a fourth-quarter touchdown.
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USC linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (42)celebrates a big first-half stop with Jordan Austin (56).
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Stanford linebacker Bobby Okereke (20) brings down USC receiver Tyler Vaughns (21) after a first-half catch.
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USC receiver Tyler Vaughns (21) dives for the end zone to score during the second quarter.
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Stanford running back Bryce Love (20) fights through a tackle on his way to a second-quarter touchdown.
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Stanford running back Bryce Love (20) gets taken down by a host of USC defenders on a second-half carry.
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Stanford safety Justin Reid (8) celebrates a big stop in the first quarter.
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53 of 132![Auburn Tigers running back Kerryon Johnson (21) fumbles]()
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92 of 132![Florida State Seminoles offensive line coach Rick Trickett]()
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111 of 132![Florida Atlantic Owls defensive lineman Steven Leggett]()
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128 of 132![USC receiver Tyler Vaughns (21) dives for the end zone]()
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