Conference Championship Staff Picks and Viewing Guide

It's the end of the college football regular season. Alan Cole has been leading in straight-up and against-the-spread picks. Perry McCarty has taken a small lead in the against the spread picks, but he's not as good as Alan. Georgia and Michigan are the favorites to win the College Football Playoff. TCU and Southern Cal are in if they win.

Buffalo plays a makeup game against Akron. Buffalo is bowl eligible. Carolina is trying to win the Conference USA and then take the title to a higher profile league. Carolina could be playing in the Orange Bowl if Southern Cal loses. If Southern California wins, it could affect Carolina's bowl destination. It could also affect Ohio State's and Michigan's playoff status. The game is in Miami. UTSA and North Texas are trying for the American Athletic Conference title. They will play in a new league next season. UNC will be in Tampa. Florida is the team to choose. if Carolina loses, the game will probably be played in Florida.