Championship weekend begins with four conference title games Friday night, and two of them will play a role in determining the College Football Playoff field.
The winner of the American championship game between No. 20 Tulane and No. 24 North Texas should earn a CFP berth as one of the five highest-ranked conference champions. They aren't the only contenders for a spot, though.
No. 25 James Madison would be 12-1 if it beats Troy in the Sun Belt final Friday, giving the Dukes a legitimate case for a berth. While it seems unlikely they would vault either of the American finalists, a conference title could get JMU into the playoff if Duke (currently 7-5) beats Virginia in the ACC title game.
The CUSA and Mountain West title games are also on tap, with trophies on the line as Jacksonville State faces Kennesaw State and Boise State meets UNLV.
Here's everything that you need to know about watching college football on Friday, including TV and streaming information.
College football games on TV today: Full schedule
Here's a look at Friday's conference championship games:
| Conference | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUSA | Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State | 7 p.m. | CBSSN, Fubo |
| Sun Belt | James Madison vs. Troy | 7 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| American | Tulane vs. North Texas | 8 p.m. | ABC, ESPN ap, Fubo |
| Mountain West | Boise State vs. UNLV | 8 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
How to watch college football games today: TV channels, live streams
Friday's four conference championships will air across four different networks: ABC, ESPN, Fox and CBS Sports Network.
Fans can stream every game with Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
The Sun Belt and American championship games can also be streamed live via the ESPN app.
Conference championship games schedule
Saturday, Dec. 6
| Conference | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big 12 | BYU vs. Texas Tech | 12 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| MAC | Western Michigan vs. Miami (OH) | 12 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| SWAC | Jackson State vs. Prairie View | 2 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
| SEC | Georgia vs. Alabama | 4 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| ACC | Virginia vs. Duke | 8 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Big Ten | Ohio State vs. Indiana | 8 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
When is the CFP selection show?
The official 12-team bracket for the 2025-26 College Football Playoff will be unveiled Sunday, Dec. 7, beginning at 12 p.m. ET.
The selection show will air live on ESPN and can also be streamed on the ESPN app or via Fubo.
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