With a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff on the line, these conference title matchups might just mean more than ever.
My college football picks are centered around the Power Four championship games, as well as Boise State looking to put a stamp on a season good enough for a first-round bye.
College football conference championship picks against the spread
| Matchup | Pick |
|---|---|
 UNLV vs  Boise State |
-4 |
 Iowa State vs  Arizona State |
-1 |
 Georgia vs  Texas |
+2.5 |
 Clemson vs  SMU |
+2.5 |
 Penn State vs  Oregon |
-3.5 |
Lines courtesy of DraftKings as of 12-7.
Expert CFB Week 15 ATS picks
UNLV vs. Boise State (-4): Boise State -4
Boise State has been the Group of Five leader in the clubhouse all season long, and I don't expect Ashton Jeanty & Co. to squander that opportunity now.
Iowa State vs. Arizona State (-1): Arizona State -1
While Iowa State has covered just twice in its final six games, Arizona State finished the year 10-2 ATS and enters this game on a five-game cover streak.
Georgia vs. Texas (-2.5): Georgia +2.5
It's hard to be particularly encouraged by these teams at the moment, and it's even harder to predict what version of Georgia you're going to get. I'll bet on the best one showing up Saturday night.
Clemson vs. SMU (-2.5): Clemson +2.5
This is a game where I expect experience and coaching to be the difference. If the lights are too bright for SMU, Clemson could be running away with another ACC title.
Penn State vs. Oregon (-3.5): Oregon -3.5
I have basically no urge to take the points with Penn State, considering how it fared against Ohio State and Minnesota down the stretch. Oregon will slam the door on a flawless debut Big Ten season.
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