As college football hurtles toward championship season, the race for conference titles is heating up. Here's a quick breakdown of who has already punched their ticket and who's still in contention across the Power 4 and Group of 5 conferences: Clinched: SMU has secured a berth in the title game.

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) and wide receiver Evan Stewart (7) celebrate after a touchdown against the UCLA Bruins in the first half of an NCAA college football game on September 28, 2024 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

The SMU Mustangs are headed to the ACC championship game in their first year in the Power Five conference. Why it matters: The Mustangs are No. 9 in the College Football Playoff rankings, the highest the school has ever been ranked. They now have a chance at vying for a shot at the national title.

FOX Sports college football analyst RJ Young reveals his updated CFP projections heading into conference championship week.

Conference championship weekend has arrived for the 2024 college football season. Check out how to watch the games now.

I would rather see another round of CFP games. Expand the field to 16 teams, eliminate byes, and begin the playoff two weeks after regular season.

Here are all the betting odds, lines, spreads and totals for every college football conference championship game.