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Best photos from Week 14 of the 2022 college football season
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![Clemson coach Dabo Swinney raises the ACC championship trophy with Tigers defensive end K.J. Henry (5) after Clemson's win against North Carolina in the ACC Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Dec. 3, 2002.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/04/USAT/046f7d14-9419-4e19-96f9-1e83987b288a-2clemson1203.jpg?width=660&height=447&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney raises the ACC championship trophy with Tigers defensive end K.J. Henry (5) after Clemson's win against North Carolina in the ACC Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Dec. 3, 2002.
Ken Ruinard, USA TODAY Network![Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh raises the Big Ten championship trophy following the Wolverines' 43-22 victory against Purdue in the Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/04/USAT/20e30fc0-2771-48c1-b99b-8b3594fb31ce-michigan1203.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh raises the Big Ten championship trophy following the Wolverines' 43-22 victory against Purdue in the Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Trevor Ruszkowski, USA TODAY Sports![Clemson defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro raises the ACC championship trophy after the Tigers defeated North Carolina in the ACC Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Dec. 3, 2022.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/04/USAT/bf73248b-c436-4532-8d7e-e6192f9a8ee8-clemson1203.jpg?width=660&height=516&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Clemson defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro raises the ACC championship trophy after the Tigers defeated North Carolina in the ACC Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Dec. 3, 2022.
Ken Ruinard, USA TODAY Network![Michigan tight end Colston Loveland makes a touchdown catch against Purdue.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/04/USAT/a9b75486-515d-409e-89cb-e0ab3ce6fcda-mich_purdue_3.jpg?crop=902,672,x245,y26&width=660&height=492&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan tight end Colston Loveland makes a touchdown catch against Purdue.
Junfu Han, USA TODAY NETWORK![Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) is tackled by Purdue linebacker Jalen Graham (6).](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/04/USAT/ce632c57-adb9-479d-b619-3e7d8f688e99-mich_purdue_4.jpg?crop=3202,2350,x787,y0&width=660&height=485&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) is tackled by Purdue linebacker Jalen Graham (6).
Grace Hollars/Indy Star![Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy (3) yells excitedly during the Big Ten championship against Michigan.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/04/USAT/e16e62d0-0808-4263-84f7-5c8557b6e6bf-mich_purdue_2.jpg?width=660&height=504&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy (3) yells excitedly during the Big Ten championship against Michigan.
Grace Hollars, Indy Star![Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) is tackled by Michigan defensive back Makari Paige.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/04/USAT/54631188-ebca-471e-b511-5944b757943e-mich_purdue_1.jpg?width=660&height=389&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) is tackled by Michigan defensive back Makari Paige.
Grace Hollars, Indy Star![Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins (20) breaks up a pass intended for North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Antoine Green (3).](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/04/USAT/26936b4b-6933-4e6d-a9d7-341e2736eda8-nc_clemson_4.jpg?crop=2372,1703,x1214,y0&width=660&height=474&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins (20) breaks up a pass intended for North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Antoine Green (3).
Bob Donnan, USA TODAY Sports![Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) is hoisted by offensive lineman Mitchell Mayes (77) after scoring a touchdown.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/04/USAT/44e58eda-7457-45fc-8517-6d3e0b73148a-nc_clemson_3.jpg?crop=1459,987,x90,y98&width=660&height=447&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) is hoisted by offensive lineman Mitchell Mayes (77) after scoring a touchdown.
Ken Ruinard, USA TODAY NETWORK![Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson (22) tackles North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10).](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/04/USAT/d4575e29-54c5-4577-b35c-3e3232bacee2-nc_clemson_1.jpg?crop=2090,1363,x216,y7&width=660&height=431&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson (22) tackles North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10).
Ken Ruinard, USA TODAY NETWORK![North Carolina defensive back Lejond Cavazos (6) breaks up a pass for Clemson wide receiver Joseph Ngata (10).](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/04/USAT/4ab1e043-e7ab-46c2-816c-d87e2f04517e-nc_clemson_2.jpg?crop=1354,931,x587,y17&width=660&height=454&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
North Carolina defensive back Lejond Cavazos (6) breaks up a pass for Clemson wide receiver Joseph Ngata (10).
Ken Ruinard, USA TODAY NETWORK![Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett raises the SEC Championship MVP trophy after a victory against LSU.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/04/USAT/73345c13-9283-4275-9e61-9b99c9f1d0b2-sec_trophy.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett raises the SEC Championship MVP trophy after a victory against LSU.
Joshua L. Jones, USA TODAY NETWORK![Georgia running back Kendall Milton (2) carries the ball against LSU safety Major Burns (28).](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/04/USAT/791ebcd4-7b4a-4797-bfa7-8eeab63e5a40-12-3_ga_ls.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Georgia running back Kendall Milton (2) carries the ball against LSU safety Major Burns (28).
John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports![Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett IV celebrates a touchdown against LSU.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/04/USAT/f8294051-74ba-4085-ae24-e95a0e35d2a3-stetson.jpg?crop=2385,2001,x356,y0&width=660&height=554&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett IV celebrates a touchdown against LSU.
John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports![Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against LSU.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/079c8f5a-eb00-4e21-b7ba-f17a65c0c38f-12-3_georgia.jpg?crop=3713,2458,x353,y7&width=660&height=437&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against LSU.
Brett Davis, USA TODAY Sports![Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) is tackled by LSU defensive end Ali Gaye.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/8ad1c7ae-9e85-47da-906b-fc7d9ec10c03-12-3_georgia1.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) is tackled by LSU defensive end Ali Gaye.
Dale Zanine, USA TODAY Sports![Kansas State quarterback Will Howard holds up the Big 12 championship trophy after a win against TCU](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/04/USAT/fe949609-e78a-4eb1-83bd-93603da1dcc1-tcu_12-3.jpg?crop=7488,5392,x433,y112&width=660&height=476&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Kansas State quarterback Will Howard holds up the Big 12 championship trophy after a win against TCU
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports![TCU quarterback Max Duggan lies on the field after being stopped short of the goal line by the Kansas State defense during overtime.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/04/USAT/171f742f-5c58-4a2c-9882-d3e6e8ae725c-tcu.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
TCU quarterback Max Duggan lies on the field after being stopped short of the goal line by the Kansas State defense during overtime.
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports![Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Will Howard reacts after scoring a touchdown.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/61c0bc9b-c97d-4236-83da-1380a2e3dbfd-USATSI_19553940.jpg?width=660&height=476&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Will Howard reacts after scoring a touchdown.
Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports![TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Derius Davis makes a diving catch but cannot stay in bounds.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/90f4df02-cff5-492e-80ee-762639436ba7-USATSI_19553970.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Derius Davis makes a diving catch but cannot stay in bounds.
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports![TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Quentin Johnston makes a catch in the first quarter.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/c2b016cf-138e-42d7-80b3-f461f07015d5-USATSI_19553363.jpg?width=660&height=447&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Quentin Johnston makes a catch in the first quarter.
Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports![TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Savion Williams cannot complete the catch.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/5ba01cb8-0ceb-4542-ac33-1caf561645db-USATSI_19553509.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Savion Williams cannot complete the catch.
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports![TCU Horned Frogs tight end Jared Wiley reacts after a catch.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/afd671d6-d434-4078-8c0c-9a7802441382-USATSI_19553376.jpg?width=660&height=433&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
TCU Horned Frogs tight end Jared Wiley reacts after a catch.
Kevin Jairaj/USA TODAY Sports![Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Will Howard celebrates throwing a touchdown.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/805803bf-b564-4d7c-bd73-d9367531af2e-USATSI_19553521.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Will Howard celebrates throwing a touchdown.
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports![Central Florida quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) scrambles while being chased by Tulane linebacker Nick Anderson during their game in 2022.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/d507dc62-5a64-41ac-ba93-31044db0aadb-12-3_tulane.jpg?crop=1856,1155,x42,y191&width=660&height=411&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Central Florida quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) scrambles while being chased by Tulane linebacker Nick Anderson during their game in 2022.
Stephen Lew, USA TODAY Sports![Ohio University running back Sieh Bangura runs the ball against Toledo in the second quarter.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/83a4bfa0-1646-4f8b-805d-416d5f4d9558-USATSI_19553957.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Ohio University running back Sieh Bangura runs the ball against Toledo in the second quarter.
Lon Horwedel, USA TODAY Sports![Toledo running back Jacquez Stuart runs for a touchdown against Ohio University in the first quarter.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/89d8413d-b892-4250-9a66-7361c465d6ee-USATSI_19553962.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Toledo running back Jacquez Stuart runs for a touchdown against Ohio University in the first quarter.
Lon Horwedel, USA TODAY Sports![The Utah Utes celebrate with the Pac-12 championship trophy after beating Southern California 47-24 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/54a7004a-7cde-4dc7-9de6-c20a5f7f382c-utah-trophy.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The Utah Utes celebrate with the Pac-12 championship trophy after beating Southern California 47-24 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports![Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) celebrates with a rose after the 47-24 victory against Southern California in the Pac-12 championship game. The win propelled the Utes into the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/7c1c4636-d172-447a-baf6-f123c17cc560-utah-rising.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) celebrates with a rose after the 47-24 victory against Southern California in the Pac-12 championship game. The win propelled the Utes into the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1.
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports![Utah offensive lineman Paul Maile (54) pours gatorade on head coach Kyle Whittingham after the Utes beat USC 47-24 in the Pac-12 championship game.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/a6715d88-0c76-4505-b518-349171f91c8e-utah-kyle.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Utah offensive lineman Paul Maile (54) pours gatorade on head coach Kyle Whittingham after the Utes beat USC 47-24 in the Pac-12 championship game.
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports![USC defensive lineman Stanley Ta'ufo'ou (47) consoles running back Austin Jones (6) following the loss to Utah in the Pac-12 championshp game.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/32cdf3f7-1269-4589-87b9-8c77591c5fcb-socal.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
USC defensive lineman Stanley Ta'ufo'ou (47) consoles running back Austin Jones (6) following the loss to Utah in the Pac-12 championshp game.
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports![Utah tight end Thomas Yassmin (87) celebrates his touchdown teammate Dalton Kincaid (86) during the second half of the Pac-12 championship game.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/3e656f08-4572-409c-8cbf-56dfb6a1fad6-utah-tightend.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Utah tight end Thomas Yassmin (87) celebrates his touchdown teammate Dalton Kincaid (86) during the second half of the Pac-12 championship game.
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports![Utah Utes wide receiver Money Parks (10) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Southern California Trojans during the second half of the PAC-12 Football Championship.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/914a063d-3757-43f1-bbbf-923b2aa86886-USATSI_19549008.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Utah Utes wide receiver Money Parks (10) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Southern California Trojans during the second half of the PAC-12 Football Championship.
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports![USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) throws against the Utah Utes during the first half of the PAC-12 Football Championship at Allegiant Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/ca3deef0-24f6-4426-a21b-0ddbcb4c81bb-USATSI_19547584.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) throws against the Utah Utes during the first half of the PAC-12 Football Championship at Allegiant Stadium.
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports![Utah's Ja'Quinden Jackson (3) scores a touchdown against Southern California during the first half of the Pac-12 championship game.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/17ce62f2-6523-4808-b18d-ad5bca8ef8e0-paul-utah.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Utah's Ja'Quinden Jackson (3) scores a touchdown against Southern California during the first half of the Pac-12 championship game.
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports![Trojans wide receiver Tahj Washington (16) celebrates after scoring on a 2-yard touchdown reception against the Utah Utes in the first half of the Pac-12 Championship.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/81518608-f16e-4914-8b22-8c905391b06e-USATSI_19548431.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Trojans wide receiver Tahj Washington (16) celebrates after scoring on a 2-yard touchdown reception against the Utah Utes in the first half of the Pac-12 Championship.
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports![A graphic featuring the Pac-12 Championship between the Southern California Trojans and the Utah Utes on the Allegiant Stadium marquee sign.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/5588a6b6-1da2-45f7-bdcc-4bc49a8e335f-USATSI_19546421.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A graphic featuring the Pac-12 Championship between the Southern California Trojans and the Utah Utes on the Allegiant Stadium marquee sign.
Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports![UTSA Roadrunners safety Kelechi Nwachuku (6) tackles North Texas Mean Green running back Ayo Adeyi (39) in the first half at the Alamodome inthe Conference USA championship game.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/f7e92bb9-dd9d-4b3e-9fef-3331b61da237-USATSI_19548321.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
UTSA Roadrunners safety Kelechi Nwachuku (6) tackles North Texas Mean Green running back Ayo Adeyi (39) in the first half at the Alamodome inthe Conference USA championship game.
Daniel Dunn, USA TODAY Sports![UTSA Roadrunners running back Kevorian Barnes (31) runs the ball in the first half against the North Texas Mean Green at the Alamodome.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.oklahoman.com/gcdn/presto/2022/12/03/USAT/dac37b57-984e-4218-b518-f012600080ee-USATSI_19548353.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
UTSA Roadrunners running back Kevorian Barnes (31) runs the ball in the first half against the North Texas Mean Green at the Alamodome.
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