The Athletic College Football Staff
December 4, 2021 at 9:12 AM EST
December 4, 2021 at 6:22 AM EST
Utes get through ‘most difficult year’
Donna Lowe-Sterns had to leave. This celebration, this game — this year — had been exhausting.
She had been the honorary captain for Utah in this Pac-12 championship game against Oregon. She had soaked up the scene on the Allegiant Stadium turf with the rest of the program’s personnel once this red-tinted party had reached its peak.
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Staff Writer, CFB
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December 4, 2021 at 6:21 AM EST
After loss, Mario Cristobal shoots down Miami rumors
No. 17 Utah beat No. 10 Oregon 38-10 to win the Pac-12 championship on Friday night and secure a trip to the Rose Bowl for the first time in program history. After the game, Oregon coach Mario Cristobal shot down rumors that he could be offered a head-coaching job at Miami if the Hurricanes fire Manny Diaz.
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December 3, 2021 at 11:42 PM EST
Utah beats Oregon for first trip to Rose Bowl in program history
No. 17 Utah beat No. 10 Oregon to win the Pac-12 championship on Friday night and secure a trip to the Rose Bowl for the first time in program history. The victory marked the Utes’ second win over the Ducks this season after a 38-7 outcome in their regular-season matchup.
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December 3, 2021 at 10:58 PM EST
UTSA claims Conference USA championship
UTSA knocked off Western Kentucky for the Conference USA title with a 12-1 season.
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December 3, 2021 at 10:51 PM EST
Tough night for the Ducks
Kirk Herbstreit with a pointed rant just now about Oregon’s performance tonight being “embarrassing.” His words, as we have learned this season, carry a lot of weight in Miami.
Matt Fortuna·
Staff Writer, CFB
December 3, 2021 at 10:51 PM EST
What a career for Bailey Zappe
WKU’s Bailey Zappe is up to 5,509 passing yards and 56 TD passes on the season, as the Hilltoppers trail UTSA 49-41 in the fourth quarter.
There’s a good chance he’s going to break the single-season passing records in the bowl game. BJ Symons had 5,833 yards and Joe Burrow had 60 TD passes.
Dude might get to 6,000 passing yards!
Chris Vannini·
Staff Writer, CFB
December 3, 2021 at 10:15 PM EST
Western Kentucky makes it a game in the Alamodome
Western Kentucky has fought back into the Conference USA title game and trails by only eight.
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Well, well, well things have gotten interesting again in the Alamodome…
— Sam Khan Jr. (@skhanjr) December 4, 2021
December 3, 2021 at 9:55 PM EST
This is a big deal for Utah
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I realize all anyone else cares about anymore is the CFP, but there’s no overstating how big Utah making the Rose Bowl would be for that program.
Culmination of a decades-long rise.
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) December 4, 2021
December 3, 2021 at 9:46 PM EST
Utah in control again against Oregon
Utah dominated Oregon during the regular season and has started down that path again in the Pac-12 championship game.
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Those hoping for a close game in the rematch may want to rewind to two weeks ago. This one is now 20-0 Utah just before the half, and with the way Oregon can’t move the ball (65 total yards), it is going to get much, much uglier.
— Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) December 4, 2021
December 3, 2021 at 9:28 PM EST
Pittsburgh is behind Kenny Pickett
Pittsburgh plays Wake Forest on Saturday in the ACC championship game, and Kenny Pickett has been considered a Heisman Trophy candidate all season.
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December 3, 2021 at 8:53 PM EST
Strong start for Utah
Utah is up 14-0 over Oregon after a pick-six.
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Getting late early for the Ducks? What a disastrous start.
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) December 4, 2021
December 3, 2021 at 8:47 PM EST
Good decision by Pac-12
The Pac-12 title game is in Las Vegas for the first time.
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It’s nice actually seeing fans at the Pac-12 championship game. Vegas over Santa Clara was such a smart and easy decision.
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) December 4, 2021
December 3, 2021 at 8:08 PM EST
UTSA up one after one quarter
UTSA leads Western Kentucky 14-13 after one quarter at the Conference-USA title game.
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WKU outgaining UTSA 193-150 in total yards.
*At the end of the first quarter*
UTSA leads 14-13.
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) December 4, 2021
December 3, 2021 at 7:18 PM EST
Key matchup that will decide each Group of 5 championship game
Championship week is here. Conference titles are on the line, along with a potential College Football Playoff bid or a New Year’s Six spot.
For each Group of 5 championship game, I picked out the matchup I think will determine the winner. Let’s take a look.
Chris Vannini·
Staff Writer, CFB
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December 3, 2021 at 7:18 PM EST
Championship weekend picks against the spread
My only goal for the weekend is to finish the regular season 10 games above .500 against the spread. But that’s going to require going 8-2, something I haven’t done all season.
But hey, the goal is always to play your best game of the year when it matters most. Here are my picks for championship weekend.
Stewart Mandel·
Senior Columnist & EIC, College Football
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December 3, 2021 at 7:18 PM EST
Utah vs. Oregon expert predictions, odds, betting trends for Pac-12 Championship Game
We saw what happened in this game two weeks ago. Now, Utah and Oregon meet with the Pac-12 title on the line.
Oddsmakers don’t love the Ducks in this rematch, having them open as 3-point underdogs. These teams will square off at 8 p.m. ET on ABC in Las Vegas.
Here’s what you need to know when betting tonight’s Pac-12 championship game.
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