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Friday kicks off college football’s conference championship weekend for NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision schools.
Several of the games will determine who will be playing in this season’s College Football Playoff, while others are just for bragging rights of being their league’s top team.
Many of the games feature local high school stars, most notably the MAC title game, which features two Ohio schools squaring off.
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Here’s where you can catch area players this weekend:
Mid-American Conference championship game
Noon, Dec. 2 on ESPN
Ford Field, Detroit
Miami University vs. Toledo
The 10-2 RedHawks have a pair of players who will see lots of time on the field, led by kicker Graham Nicholson. Nicholson, a junior from Summit Country Day, has connected on all 23 of his field goal attempts this season.
Miami University kicker Graham Nicholson (98) kicks a field goal during an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Cincinnati.
Silas Walters, a sophomore defensive back from Lakota West has 26 total tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack for Miami. He recorded a career-high nine tackles in a win against UC on Sept. 16.
Also notable is this game will feature a matchup of cousins. Miami senior tight end Luke Bolden and Toledo junior linebacker Daniel Bolden, played together at Colerain, but now will be squaring off for the MAC title.
Illinois wide receiver Isaiah Williams carries the ball after a reception and is tackled by Toledo linebacker Daniel Bolden during an NCAA college football game against Toledo Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill.
Luke has two catches for 20 yards this season. Daniel, meanwhile, is…
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Author : Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Publish date : 2023-11-26 23:45:15
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