Championship week predictions, including Texas vs. Oklahoma State
Championship week begins Friday night when the Washington Huskies take on the Oregon Ducks for a second time. The game kicks off a loaded set of conference championship games.
The Texas Longhorns have the opportunity to win their first Big 12 title in 14 seasons. That accomplishment is significant in its own right. The Longhorns will have a great chance: They face the struggling Oklahoma State Cowboys.
The Cowboys limped into the conference title game after defeating the Oklahoma Sooners to set up a title run. After the win, the team lost to UCF by 42 points, struggled against the Houston Cougars and defeated BYU in double overtime.
Let’s predict this weekend’s five Power Five conference title matches starting with Friday’s Pac-12 game.
Oregon vs. Washington
Prediction: Washington 38, Oregon 35
Deciding factor: I have favored Oregon throughout the lead-up to the rematch, but Washington has the better quarterback and he puts the Huskies over the top on Friday.
Oklahoma State vs. Texas
Prediction: Texas 37, Oklahoma State 17
Deciding factor: Oklahoma State will not be able to keep up with Texas if the Longhorns can neutralize Cowboys running back Ollie Gordon.
Alabama vs. Georgia
Prediction: Georgia 31, Alabama 23
Deciding factor: Georgia’s offensive attack is on a different level this season.
Louisville vs. Florida State
Prediction: Louisville 23, Florida State 21
Deciding factor: Florida State finally faces an offense that makes it pay in a one score game.
Iowa vs. Michigan
Prediction: Michigan 24, Iowa 0
Deciding factor: Iowa can’t effectively move the ball on the Michigan defense.
