The James Madison Dukes are rooting for Duke. Tulane is riding a wave straight into the bigtime. Alabama needs to take care of business. Notre Dame and Miami can only sit back, wait and hope.

Saturday's slate of conference title games will set the stage for the last debate among members of the College Football Playoff selection committee, who will release the bracket for the 12-team tournament Sunday.

Some issues are clear-cut: For instance, no matter who wins the 1 vs. 2 showdown between Ohio State and Indiana, both teams will be in the playoff.

Many others aren't.

A quick look at the stakes Saturday.

James Madison, Tulane, Duke and the ACC

Tulane (American), ranked 20th in the latest CFP standings, and No. 25 James Madison (Sun Belt) each became conference champions with wins

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