College Football Playoff: The Committee's Thoughts on Conference Championships and the NY6 Bid

Nothing is a guarantee in college football. However, if Tulane win the AAC championship, it's a pretty safe bet that they'll be playing in a New Years Six game

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Nothing is a guarantee in college football. However, if Tulane win the AAC championship, it's a pretty safe bet that they'll be playing in a New Years Six game for the second consecutive year. However, a convincing win by multiple touchdowns with limited mistakes would certainly help their case.

One reason the Green Wave may to look over their shoulder is the undefeated Liberty Flames. With Tulane at #22 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, there's not much space between them and #24 Liberty. If Liberty absolutely destroys 10-3 New Mexico State on Friday, and Tulane look sheepish, the Flames might get the big reward. 

CFP Selection Committee Chair Boo Corrigan stated Tuesday night that Friday and Saturday will give them a lot to think about, in that regard. Corrigan and company will need all aspects of the weekend into consideration before finalizing their rankings on Sunday.

"I believe Liberty plays Friday night, so we'll be able to see that. Obviously then we'll watch the Tulane game on Saturday and make sure, just as we have all season, that we're looking at everything and making sure that we're comparing for those two specifically, the course of the entire season, all 13 of their games, and making sure that we come up with the right decision. There's nothing easy about any part of this," Corrigan said.

Tulane will face SMU in the AAC title game, which kicks off this Saturday, December 2 at 4 PM ET on ABC. Liberty host New Mexico State on Friday, December 1 at 7 PM ET on CBS Sports Network. The final College Football Playoff rankings, which will determine who plays in the New Years Six games, will be released Sunday, December 3 at Noon ET.