Yes, the final College Football Playoff standings take in account conference championship games. The College Football Playoff Selection Committee Protocol places an emphasis on conference championships won. A non-champion may be selected in the case that that team is “unequivocally one of the four best teams in the country”.
Do the final College Football Playoff standings take into account conference championships?
Yes, the final College Football Playoff standings take in account conference championship games. The College Football Playoff Selection Committee Protocol places an emphasis on conference championships won. A non-champion may be selected in the case that that team is “unequivocally one of the four best teams in the country”.
How are non-champions selected for the College Football Playoff?
The College Football Playoff Selection Committee Protocol places an emphasis on conference championships won. A non-champion may be selected in the case that that team is “unequivocally one of the four best teams in the country”.
What are the NFC and AFC Championship games?
The NFC Championship Game will showcase the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium, site of Super Bowl LVI, while the AFC Championship Game will match the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs. The games will include three division winners and one wild-card entrant into the NFL’s 14-team playoff format.
What time does the NFC Championship Game start?
The NFC championship game will be at 3:05 p.m. ET at Lambeau Field. The matchup is set for the AFC crown after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Cleveland Browns 22-17 despite losing star quarterback Patrick Mahomes to a concussion in the third quarter.
Bengals at Chiefs
Cincinnati advanced to its first AFC title game since 1989 in large part because of the dominance of Reader, the talented defensive tackle who recorded six total tackles, two tackles for loss, and one quarterback hit to lead the Bengals over the Titans.
49ers at Rams
Sunday marks the third meeting between the Rams and 49ers this season. While San Francisco isn’t favored, Kyle Shanahan’s 6-0 record against Sean McVay’s Rams through the past three seasons is plenty of reason for the Niners to have confidence.
NFL Schedule for Conference Championship Games
Looking at the NFL schedule, here is when you can catch the Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and the winner of the Bills/Chiefs game in the Conference Championship games.
AFC Conference Championship Game
After a super-competitive season, the Bengals will battle with the Chiefs for the AFC crown. Who will come out victorious in what was one of the closest races of the past few seasons?
NFC Conference Championship Game
Throughout the season, the NFC felt like it was constantly up in the air. Ultimately, the 49ers and Rams came out on top and will now face off in the NFC Conference Championship Game.
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SUPER BOWL SET: The Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals are going to Super Bowl LVI on February 13 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Rams defeat 49ers to win Super Bowl berth
Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts in the final moments of the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game at SoFi Stadium on January 30, in Inglewood, California. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Rams take 20-17 lead late in the 4th quarter
The Rams are now in front, 20-17, with 1:46 left to play after kicker Matt Gay connected from 30 yards to take the lead.
A flubbed interception helps Rams tie it up
Cooper Kupp #10 of the Los Angeles Rams is tackled by Jimmie Ward #1 and Talanoa Hufanga #29 of the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter during the NFC Championship Game at SoFi Stadium on January 30, in Inglewood, California. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Rams lose challenge and now have no timeouts left
Rams coach Sean McVay challenged the ruling on the field that 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk was down before he lost the ball on a 3rd down run.
Stafford again connects with Kupp as Rams creep closer
Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams looks to pass against D.J. Jones #93 of the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter during the NFC Championship Game at SoFi Stadium on January 30, in Inglewood, California. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Three big stops and a touchdown give Niners 17-7 lead
The Rams had 2nd and 1 to go for the first down in 49ers’ territory. But the Niners’ D came up with three big stops — including on a Matthew Stafford quarterback sneak on 4th down with less than a yard to go — to force a turnover on downs.