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

 

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

A photo posted by Rob Gregg (@robg44uo) on

 

 

40 minutes until kickoff:

 

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

A photo posted by Kevin Dukes (@duke_n_ator) on

 

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

A photo posted by Kevin (@kevjksull) on

 

 

15 minutes until kickoff:

 

#secchampionship #teamblakesims #golsu

A photo posted by DeRhan (@dhorto1) on

 

  #skoducks #pac12championship A photo posted by Rocky Slaughter (@rockyslaughter) on

 

 

During the game:

 

It’s go time ? #secchampionship #beatbama #underdogs #MIZ A photo posted by Caz Szylkrot (@cazolicious) on

#Pac12Championship

A photo posted by @emptyflight on

 

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

HandingThemOut

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

So, who wins?