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Group of Five Championship Game Previews: Storylines, Key Players, CFP Impacts, and More

It’s not just the Power Four who should get the spotlight this weekend, as the Group of Five also features must-see matchups.
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Group of Five Championship Game Previews: Storylines, Key Players, CFP Impacts, and More
A UNLV helmet is displayed during the Mountain West Conference NCAA college football media days at Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on July 19, 2023. Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP
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With the college football regular season wrapped up, that means Conference Championship Weekend is on tap. This year’s slate takes place on Friday and Saturday, featuring nine total games.

While everyone will focus on the Power Four title games of the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12, the Group of Five shouldn’t be overlooked. No, it won’t have as much bearing on the College Football Playoff (CFP), but there are a number of intriguing storylines.

Ross Kelly
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Ross Kelly is a sports journalist who has been published by ESPN, CBS and USA Today. He has also done statistical research for Stats Inc. and Synergy Sports Technology. A graduate of LSU, Ross resides in Houston.