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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day lifts the Big Ten championship trophy after the victory over the Wisconsin Badgers.
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day lifts the Big Ten championship trophy after the victory over the Wisconsin Badgers.
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Chase Young (2) hits Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Jack Coan (17) during the second half of the Big Ten title game.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Chase Young (2) hits Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Jack Coan (17) during the second half of the Big Ten title game.
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Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Jeremy Ruckert scores a touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers during the third quarter of the Big Ten title game.
Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Jeremy Ruckert scores a touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers during the third quarter of the Big Ten title game.
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Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins scores a touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half in the Big Ten title game.
Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins scores a touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half in the Big Ten title game.
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Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney reacts after winning the ACC championship.
Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney reacts after winning the ACC championship.
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Clemson Tigers wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) celebrates after scoring during the ACC championship game.
Clemson Tigers wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) celebrates after scoring during the ACC championship game.
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Clemson Tigers safety K'Von Wallace (12) breaks up a pass intended for Virginia Cavaliers wide receiver Terrell Jana (13) in third quarter of the ACC championship game.
Clemson Tigers safety K'Von Wallace (12) breaks up a pass intended for Virginia Cavaliers wide receiver Terrell Jana (13) in third quarter of the ACC championship game.
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Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) makes a catch against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half of the Big Ten title game.
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) makes a catch against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half of the Big Ten title game.
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Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Faion Hicks (1) and cornerback Semar Melvin (20) react to a play against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half.
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Faion Hicks (1) and cornerback Semar Melvin (20) react to a play against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half.
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Jack Coan (17) is congratulated after scoring a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second quarter of the Big Ten title game.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Jack Coan (17) is congratulated after scoring a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second quarter of the Big Ten title game.
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Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence is tackled by Virginia Cavaliers safety Chris Moore in second quarter of the ACC championship game.
Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence is tackled by Virginia Cavaliers safety Chris Moore in second quarter of the ACC championship game.
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Clemson Tigers running back Travis Etienne (9) runs for a touchdown against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second quarter of the ACC championship game.
Clemson Tigers running back Travis Etienne (9) runs for a touchdown against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second quarter of the ACC championship game.
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Clemson Tigers defensive end Justin Foster (35) pulls down Virginia Cavaliers running back Billy Kemp IV in the second quarter of the ACC championship game.
Clemson Tigers defensive end Justin Foster (35) pulls down Virginia Cavaliers running back Billy Kemp IV in the second quarter of the ACC championship game.
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Clemson Tigers safety Peter Cote (47) breaks up a pass intended for Virginia Cavaliers wide receiver Terrell Chatman (9) in first quarter of the ACC championship game.
Clemson Tigers safety Peter Cote (47) breaks up a pass intended for Virginia Cavaliers wide receiver Terrell Chatman (9) in first quarter of the ACC championship game.
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Clemson Tigers wide receiver Justyn Ross (8) scores a touchdown in the first quarter of the ACC championship game.
Clemson Tigers wide receiver Justyn Ross (8) scores a touchdown in the first quarter of the ACC championship game.
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The LSU Tigers hoist the SEC championship trophy after their 37-10 victory over the Georgia Bulldogs.
The LSU Tigers hoist the SEC championship trophy after their 37-10 victory over the Georgia Bulldogs.
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LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson scores a touchdown against the Georgia during the third quarter of the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson scores a touchdown against the Georgia during the third quarter of the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Boise State Broncos nose tackle Sonatane Lui (98) celebrates after being named defensive MVP of the Mountain West championship.
Boise State Broncos nose tackle Sonatane Lui (98) celebrates after being named defensive MVP of the Mountain West championship.
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Boise State Broncos head coach Bryan Harsin reacts to a Gatorade bath at the conclusion of the Mountain West championship at Albertsons  Stadium.
Boise State Broncos head coach Bryan Harsin reacts to a Gatorade bath at the conclusion of the Mountain West championship at Albertsons Stadium.
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Memphis Tigers head coach Mike Norvell celebrates after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
Memphis Tigers head coach Mike Norvell celebrates after the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
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Memphis Tigers wide receiver Antonio Gibson (14) carries the ball against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the second half at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
Memphis Tigers wide receiver Antonio Gibson (14) carries the ball against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the second half at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bearcats running back Michael Warren II (3) carries the ball during the second half against the Memphis Tigers at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
Cincinnati Bearcats running back Michael Warren II (3) carries the ball during the second half against the Memphis Tigers at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
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LSU Tigers running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire stiff-arms Georgia Bulldogs defensive back J.R. Reed (20) during the second half of the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
LSU Tigers running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire stiff-arms Georgia Bulldogs defensive back J.R. Reed (20) during the second half of the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Hawaii running back Miles Reed (26) is tackled by Boise State Broncos linebacker Riley Whimpey (44) during the first half of the Mountain West championship at Albertsons Stadium.
Hawaii running back Miles Reed (26) is tackled by Boise State Broncos linebacker Riley Whimpey (44) during the first half of the Mountain West championship at Albertsons Stadium.
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LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) intercepts a pass against Georgia during the second half of the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) intercepts a pass against Georgia during the second half of the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Hawaii wide receiver Jonah Panoke (15) makes a reception against the Boise State Broncos during the first half of the Mountain West conference championship game at Albertsons Stadium.
Hawaii wide receiver Jonah Panoke (15) makes a reception against the Boise State Broncos during the first half of the Mountain West conference championship game at Albertsons Stadium.
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LSU Tigers quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates a touchdown in the third quarter against Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
LSU Tigers quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates a touchdown in the third quarter against Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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LSU Tigers defenders tackle Georgia Bulldogs running back Zamir White (3) during the first half of the SEC championship game.
LSU Tigers defenders tackle Georgia Bulldogs running back Zamir White (3) during the first half of the SEC championship game.
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Appalachian State Mountaineers offensive lineman Victor Johnson (75) holds up the trophy after the team's win over the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State Mountaineers offensive lineman Victor Johnson (75) holds up the trophy after the team's win over the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Eric Stokes (27) breaks up a pass intended for LSU Tigers wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) during the first quarter of the SEC championship game.
Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Eric Stokes (27) breaks up a pass intended for LSU Tigers wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) during the first quarter of the SEC championship game.
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LSU Tigers wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase celebrates his against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter of the the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
LSU Tigers wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase celebrates his against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter of the the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Oklahoma Sooner head coach Lincoln Riley hoist the Big 12 Conference championship trophy after a victory over the Baylor Bears.
Oklahoma Sooner head coach Lincoln Riley hoist the Big 12 Conference championship trophy after a victory over the Baylor Bears.
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Baylor Bears offensive lineman Xavier Newman (55) reacts after the loss to the Oklahoma Sooners in the Big 12 Conference championship game.
Baylor Bears offensive lineman Xavier Newman (55) reacts after the loss to the Oklahoma Sooners in the Big 12 Conference championship game.
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Appalachian State running back Daetrich Harrington holds up a Sun Belt champions poster after defeating Louisiana-Lafayette at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State running back Daetrich Harrington holds up a Sun Belt champions poster after defeating Louisiana-Lafayette at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
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Georgia wide receiver Matt Landers catches a pass against LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. but lands out of bounds during the first quarter in the 2019 SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Georgia wide receiver Matt Landers catches a pass against LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. but lands out of bounds during the first quarter in the 2019 SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes and LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase fight for a pass during the first quarter in the 2019 SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes and LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase fight for a pass during the first quarter in the 2019 SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Miami (Ohio) place kicker Sam Sloman is given the special teams player of the game award after winning the MAC championship game against Central Michigan at Ford Field.
Miami (Ohio) place kicker Sam Sloman is given the special teams player of the game award after winning the MAC championship game against Central Michigan at Ford Field.
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Oklahoma wide receiver Charleston Rambo tries to make a the catch in the end zone while being defended by Baylor cornerback Raleigh Texada during the first quarter in the 2019 Big 12 Championship Game at AT&T Stadium.
Oklahoma wide receiver Charleston Rambo tries to make a the catch in the end zone while being defended by Baylor cornerback Raleigh Texada during the first quarter in the 2019 Big 12 Championship Game at AT&T Stadium.
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Appalachian State tight end Henry Pearson (88) attempts to catch a pass against the Louisiana-Lafayette during the first quarter of the Conference USA title game at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State tight end Henry Pearson (88) attempts to catch a pass against the Louisiana-Lafayette during the first quarter of the Conference USA title game at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
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Central Michigan running back Kobe Lewis carries the ball while Miami (Ohio) defensive back Bart Baratti tries to make a tackle during the second quarter in the MAC Championship game at Ford Field.
Central Michigan running back Kobe Lewis carries the ball while Miami (Ohio) defensive back Bart Baratti tries to make a tackle during the second quarter in the MAC Championship game at Ford Field.
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Baylor quarterback Gerry Bohanon throws a pass against the Oklahoma defense during the second quarter in the 2019 Big 12 championship game at AT&T Stadium.
Baylor quarterback Gerry Bohanon throws a pass against the Oklahoma defense during the second quarter in the 2019 Big 12 championship game at AT&T Stadium.
Tim Heitman, USA TODAY Sports
Appalachian State running back Daetrich Harrington carries the ball against Louisiana-Lafayette during the second quarter of the Conference USA championship game at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State running back Daetrich Harrington carries the ball against Louisiana-Lafayette during the second quarter of the Conference USA championship game at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
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Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert (left) and linebacker La'Mar Winston Jr. (right) pose for a photo after the game against the Utah Utes at Levi's Stadium.
Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert (left) and linebacker La'Mar Winston Jr. (right) pose for a photo after the game against the Utah Utes at Levi's Stadium.
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Oregon Ducks head coach Mario Cristobal hoists the Pac-12 Conference championship trophy after the game against the Utah Utes at Levi's Stadium.
Oregon Ducks head coach Mario Cristobal hoists the Pac-12 Conference championship trophy after the game against the Utah Utes at Levi's Stadium.
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Oregon Ducks head coach Mario Cristobal celebrates during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship game against the Utah Utes at Levi's Stadium.
Oregon Ducks head coach Mario Cristobal celebrates during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship game against the Utah Utes at Levi's Stadium.
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The Oregon Ducks celebrate during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship game against the Utah Utes at Levi's Stadium.
The Oregon Ducks celebrate during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship game against the Utah Utes at Levi's Stadium.
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Oregon Ducks wide receiver Johnny Johnson III (3) catches a pass against Utah Utes defensive back Josh Nurse (14) during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Johnny Johnson III (3) catches a pass against Utah Utes defensive back Josh Nurse (14) during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
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Oregon Ducks wide receiver Johnny Johnson III (3) reacts after a touchdown during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship game against the Utah Utes at Levi's Stadium.
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Johnny Johnson III (3) reacts after a touchdown during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship game against the Utah Utes at Levi's Stadium.
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Oregon Ducks wide receiver Jaylon Redd cannot make the catch during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Jaylon Redd cannot make the catch during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
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Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) is pressured by Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium.
Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) is pressured by Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium.
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Oregon Ducks safety Jevon Holland (8) deflects the football intended for Utah Utes wide receiver Jaylen Dixon (25) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium.
Oregon Ducks safety Jevon Holland (8) deflects the football intended for Utah Utes wide receiver Jaylen Dixon (25) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium.
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Oregon Ducks safety Jevon Holland (8) breaks up a pass intended for Utah Utes wide receiver Jaylen Dixon (25) during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
Oregon Ducks safety Jevon Holland (8) breaks up a pass intended for Utah Utes wide receiver Jaylen Dixon (25) during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
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Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Penei Sewell (58) is upended in the first quarter during the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Penei Sewell (58) is upended in the first quarter during the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
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Oregon Ducks safety Brady Breeze (25) intercepts a pass intended for Utah Utes wide receiver Demari Simpkins (3) during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
Oregon Ducks safety Brady Breeze (25) intercepts a pass intended for Utah Utes wide receiver Demari Simpkins (3) during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
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Utah Utes tight end Brant Kuithe cannot stay in bounds during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
Utah Utes tight end Brant Kuithe cannot stay in bounds during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
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Oregon Ducks running back Cyrus Habibi-Likio rushes against the Utah Utes during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
Oregon Ducks running back Cyrus Habibi-Likio rushes against the Utah Utes during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
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Oregon Ducks wide receiver Juwan Johnson (6) is tackled by Utah Utes defensive back Jaylon Johnson (1) during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium.
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Juwan Johnson (6) is tackled by Utah Utes defensive back Jaylon Johnson (1) during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium.
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Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) passes against the Oregon Ducks during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) passes against the Oregon Ducks during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
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