COLUMN: College football conference championship game predictions

#5 Utah(11-1) vs #13 Oregon(10-2) — Friday 8 p.m. on FOX

I think this might be the best of the power five conference championship games. Both teams have a stellar defense and a more than capable quarterback. Utah is playing for a potential playoff berth while Oregon is playing for a Rose Bowl appearance. This will be a low-scoring game, but Oregon will score a late touchdown.

Oregon 17-Utah 13

#7 Baylor(11-1) vs #6 Oklahoma(11-1) — Saturday 12p.m. on ABC

Both teams are playing for a potential playoff berth, and both teams should be motivated for a win. Last time these teams played, Baylor blew a 28-3 lead. I expect these two teams to play good football and for it to be a close game. But Oklahoma will be more motivated, and they will win.

Oklahoma 38-Baylor 31  

#4 Georgia(11-1) vs #2 LSU(12-0) —  Saturday 4p.m. on CBS

LSU’s offense has been dominant all year, while its defense has struggled. Georgia might be the exact opposite of LSU. The team’s offense has been inconsistent this year but the defense has won them some games. I think Georgia’s defense will keep them in the game but they won’t hold Joe Burrow down enough to win.

LSU 31-Georgia 17

#23Virginia(9-3) vs #3 Clemson(12-0) — Saturday 7:30p.m. on ABC

The ACC coastal may be the weakest division in football, and they are playing one of the best teams in college football. I expect this to be a blowout.

Clemson 38-Virgina 3 

#1 Ohio State(12-0) vs #12 Wisconsin(10-2) — Saturday 8p.m. on FOX

Ohio State has so much talent on both sides of the ball, and I think they are miles ahead of all the other big ten teams. I expect a similar result to the game earlier in the season.

Ohio State 45-Wisconsin 17