College Football Expert Picks: Championship Weekend

College football's championship week is here, with 10 FBS title games set to be decided on Friday and Saturday before Sunday's College Football Playoff selection show.

For several teams, a spot in the Playoff is either on the line or potentially on the line. While No. 1 Georgia has all but locked up a spot regardless of whether it wins or loses the SEC, No. 2 Michigan, No. 3 Alabama and No. 4 Cincinnati can all seemingly punch their ticket with a victory.

If one of them slips up, it could open up a spot to a team like No. 5 Oklahoma State, which plays No. 9 Baylor for the Big 12 title, or No. 6 Notre Dame, which is idle.

Elsewhere, Oregon looks for revenge on Utah, UTSA looks to win its first-ever C-USA title, Pitt and Wake Forest play for the ACC and more. Who will win all 10 championship matchups? SI's writers and editors' picks are below.

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John Garcia: 135–74
Molly Geary: 135–74
Ross Dellenger: 127–82
Pat Forde: 121–88
Richard Johnson: 121–88

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