Discover Where Greater Cincinnati Football Players Will Take the Field

When it comes to the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision schools, college football’s conference championship weekend kicks off on Friday. Some games will decide who makes it to the College Football Playoff this season, while others determine which team will claim the top spot in their league. A standout matchup is the MAC title game, which will showcase two Ohio schools.

US LBM Coaches Poll reports that Michigan and Washington have moved into the top five, while Ohio State has tumbled. The college football report also unveils that coaches who complain show they are out of touch.

Check out where you can catch area players in the upcoming games this weekend:

Mid-American Conference championship game
Dec. 2 at Noon on ESPN
Ford Field, Detroit
Miami University vs. Toledo
Miami University’s 10-2 RedHawks will feature kicker Graham Nicholson and defensive back Silas Walters, both local high school stars. In addition, this game will feature a matchup of cousins: Miami senior tight end Luke Bolden and Toledo junior linebacker Daniel Bolden.

Furthermore, other local players on the rosters are listed below:

Miami
LS Brendan Beattie, WR Will Bradley, TE Jack Coldiron, RB Danny Dunlop, LB Jackson Kuwatch, DL Josh Lukusa, LB Grant Lyons, DL Logan Neu, DL Dalton Norris, DB Caleb Tubbs

Toledo
OL Drew Beckenhaupt, S Drew Covington, LB Sawiaha Ellis, DL Zach Potter

American Athletic Conference championship game
Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. on ABC
Yulman Stadium, New Orleans
SMU at Tulane
Local player on the roster: Tulane
RB Trey Cornist

Southeastern Conference championship game
Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. on CBS
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Georgia vs. Alabama
Alabama junior DeVonta Smith, a La Salle grad, missed most of the season due to injury, but has made a strong return.

Sun Belt championship game
Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. on ESPN
Veterans Memorial Stadium, Troy, Ala.
Appalachian State at Troy
Local defensive end Montez Kelly and tight end David Larkins are poised for strong performances.

Atlantic Coast Conference championship game
Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. on ABC
Bank of American Stadium, Charlotte
Louisville vs. Florida State
Senior offensive lineman Eric Miller, a Mason grad, has been a starter on the offensive line for Louisville.

In addition, local player on the roster for Louisville is:
K Nick Keller

Big Ten championship game
Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. on Fox
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
Iowa vs. Michigan
Still showing promise and strength, Senior offensive lineman Rusty Feth, a Colerain grad, has played in all 11 games this season for Iowa.

Moreover, these three Cincinnati area players will be participating:

Michigan
DB Cameron Calhoun
DE Breeon Ishmail

This article was originally published by the Cincinnati Enquirer.

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