It’s time for some of the most exciting college football games of the season: the Conference Championships. This post will keep you updated on the latest FBS Conference standings as well as how to watch conference championship games with DIRECTV.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES SCHEDULE
The top NCAA football teams will compete in 11 conference championship games between December 1-2, 2023. Over the course of the season, 130 FBS teams have battled it out on the field for a chance to make it to the final game of the regular season. These conference championship games will determine who the very best of the best will be this season.
The most competitive of the 11 conferences in the FBS are the Power 5, which is made up of the following teams:
- Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
- Big Ten Conference
- Big 12 Conference
- PAC-12 Conference
- Southeastern Conference (SEC)
If you aren’t sure which games to tune into on the weekend of the 2nd, you can bet these five matchups will be ones to remember.
POWER FIVE GAME SCHEDULE
As mentioned earlier, three out of these five matchups are still being decided, as teams finish up their remaining regular season games in what was an extremely competitive season. Check back here to get updates on which teams make the cut.
And until then, find out how to watch the conference championship games live with DIRECTV.
PAC-12 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Friday, December 1, 2023 @ 8 p.m. EST
No. 5 Oregon State vs. No. 3 University of Washington
University of Washington clinched the first of two spots in this matchup, after an impressive win against Oregon State on November 18. Now the teams are meeting again in the conference championship.
Watch Pac-12 Conference Championship Game on ABC
BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Saturday, December 2, 2023 @ 12 p.m. EST
No. 18 Oklahoma State vs. No. 7 University of Texas
This matchup came down to the wire, but it’s officially a battle between Oklahoma and Texas for the Big 12 championship. The two teams didn’t meet during the regular season, which will make this an interesting game.
Watch the 2023 Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship on ABC
SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Saturday, December 2, 2023 @ 4 p.m. EST
No. 1 University of Georgia vs. No. 8 University of Alabama
The SEC championship game has already been decided after Georgia won the SEC East division and Alabama won the SEC West division. This rivalry is one of the most competitive in all of college football, so it’s not a game you’ll want to miss.
Watch the SEC Championship Game on CBS
BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Saturday, December 2, 2023 @ 8 p.m. EST
No. 2 University of Michigan vs. No. 16 University of Iowa
After a win against Illinois, Iowa will be one of the two Big 10 teams competing for the conference title. It was between Michigan and Ohio State for the second position, which was eventually secured by Michigan.
Watch The Big Ten Championship Game Presented by Discover on FOX
ACC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Saturday, December 2, 2023 @ 8 p.m. EST
No. 4 Florida State University vs. No. 14 University of Louisville
The ACC final matchup of the regular season has been decided, and fans are looking forward to seeing how it all plays out. After another season with a perfect ACC record, Florida State will go up against Louisville in the ACC championship game.
Watch the ACC Championship Game on ABC
OTHER FOOTBALL BOWL SUBDIVISION GAMES
In addition to the Power Five conference championships happening on December 1-2 around the country, there are six additional conference games to tune in for as well.
CONFERENCE USA (CUSA) CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Friday, December 1, 2023 @ 7 p.m. EST
Matchup: New Mexico State vs. Liberty University
How to Watch: Watch on CBSSN
MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE (MAC) CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Saturday, December 2, 2023 @ 12 p.m. EST
Matchup: Miami University (Ohio) vs. University of Toledo
How to Watch: Watch on ESPN
MOUNTAIN WEST CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Saturday, December 2, 2023 @ 3 p.m. EST
Matchup: Boise State vs. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
How to Watch: Watch on FOX
AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Saturday, December 2, 2023 @ 4 p.m. EST
Matchup: Southern Methodist vs. Tulane
How to Watch: Watch on ABC
SUN BELT CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Saturday, December 2, 2023 @ 4 p.m. EST
Matchup: Appalachia State vs. Troy University
How to Watch: Watch on ESPN
SOUTHWESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (SWAC) CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Saturday, December 2, 2023 @ 4 p.m. EST
Matchup: Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) vs. Florida A&M\
How to Watch: Watch on ESPN2
WATCH COLLEGE FOOTBALL WITH DIRECTV
We know you want your favorite college football team to win it all, and DIRECTV wants the same thing for you! As a leading sports provider, DIRECTV provides customers with the best NCAA watching experience, with more channels for you to watch your team play.
In addition to the networks that air nationally televised games, DIRECTV has the ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network and so much more. And with the ability to record games to your DVR, or watch them on the DIRECTV app, you never have to miss a game. Now that’s a win.
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