Despite finals and rainy weather, Tulane University students and faculty are buzzing with excitement ahead of the upcoming college football championship weekend. Tulane, ranked No. 20, is hosting North Texas, ranked No. 24, in the AAC Championship Game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans. Both teams finished with 11-1 and 10-2 records respectively, and share a 7-1 conference record, earning their spots via tiebreakers. North Texas, led by quarterback Drew Mestemaker, boasts the nation's top-scoring offense, averaging 46.8 points per game, and is favored by 2.5 points. Tulane, despite recent coaching changes with head coach Jon Sumrall departing for Florida, remains a resilient and battle-tested team aiming for its first playoff appearance under the new 12-team system. The game is seen as a potential historic moment for Tulane, possibly securing their first College Football Playoff spot. Predictions from the SportsLine Model favor North Texas to win and project a high-scoring game exceeding 66 points, with the model also favoring North Texas on the spread. Meanwhile, other key college football matchups include No. 11 BYU versus No. 4 Texas Tech, with BYU aiming to improve after a previous loss, and SEC rivals Georgia and Alabama facing off in the SEC Championship, with Georgia seeking revenge for an earlier loss. The Big Ten Championship features top-ranked Ohio State against Indiana, with predictions leaning toward Ohio State's victory. The weekend's games are not only crucial for conference titles but also for playoff implications, with notable coaching changes and team performances shaping the postseason landscape.