Pac-12 Championship vs. SEC Championship

At first glance, the Pac-12 Championship and the SEC Championship had a lot in common. Both games were nationally televised, both games were played at a neutral location, and both games featured two ranked opponents.

However, upon closer observation, these two championships were not the same. We now present you with photographic evidence that one of these things … is not like the other:

50 minutes until kickoff:

Ready to ball! #pregame #SECChampionship #BAMAvsMIZZ

A photo posted by Lauren Sisler (@laurensisler) on Dec 12, 2014 at 12:20pm PST

Here we go Ducks!! #pac12championship #goducks #wintheday #ducks

A photo posted by Rob Gregg (@robg44uo) on Dec 12, 2014 at 6:15pm PST

40 minutes until kickoff:

Game Time ???? #rolltide#alabama#sec#secChampionshipgame#beatMizzou#ATL#GeorgiaDome

A photo posted by Kevin Dukes (@duke_n_ator) on Dec 12, 2014 at 12:29pm PST

Almost game time! #goducks #pac12fcg #Oregon #wtd

A photo posted by Kevin (@kevjksull) on Dec 12, 2014 at 5:39pm PST

15 minutes until kickoff:

#secchampionship #teamblakesims #golsu

A photo posted by DeRhan (@dhorto1) on Dec 12, 2014 at 1:01pm PST

  #skoducks #pac12championship A photo posted by Rocky Slaughter (@rockyslaughter) on Dec 12, 2014 at 6:04pm PST

During the game:

It’s go time ? #secchampionship #beatbama #underdogs #MIZ A photo posted by Caz Szylkrot (@cazolicious) on Dec 12, 2014 at 2:57pm PST

#Pac12Championship

A photo posted by @emptyflight on Dec 12, 2014 at 6:49pm PST

Want more? Check out the comments on one of the pictures used in this article:

That’s right. Tickets to the Pac-12 Championship Game were being given away FOR FREE!

So, who wins?

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A graduate of the University of South Carolina and former ESPN employee, Justin believes the best stories can't be scripted and the best moments come naturally.