BYU, Texas Tech give Big 12 two top-10 teams
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While BYU was off for the weekend, multiple top 10 teams suffered losses and a WVU upset over Houston setup BYU's path to the Big 12 title game. BYU now faces i
BYU (8-0, 5-0) sits atop the Big 12, the only conference unbeaten. The Cougars checked in at No. 8 in the AP poll as well as the US LBM Coaches poll. BYU's biggest win so far was against its bitter rival, Utah, 24-21. While it hasn't played a difficult schedule, that will change now as it has Texas Tech this week, followed by TCU and Cincinnati.
Texas Tech controls its own destiny and will earn a spot in the conference championship should the Red Raiders win out.
Coming off their bye week, undefeated Cougars are blocking out "distractions and noise" ahead of top-10 matchup in Lubbock.
In the first CFP reveal of the 2024 season, Kansas State was the Big 12’s highest ranked two-loss team, all the way down at No. 19. The positioning reflected a cynical view of the Big 12 that the committee never relinquished.
But the Wildcats might be able to exploit the Red Raiders through the air. K-State quarterback Avery Johnson has thrown for 1,792 yards and 15 touchdowns this season, with some of his best games coming in recent matchups against Big 12 teams.
The only top-10 battle in the country will take place in Lubbock where undefeated BYU takes on its biggest test of the season against Texas Tech. This game figures to be decided in the trenches, where both teams have had the advantage on most opponents all season.
Texas Tech women's soccer lost in a penalty shootout against Baylor University on Monday in Fort Worth during the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Tournament.
Texas A&M's Mike Elko met with reporters Monday to discuss the bye week and the team's 'Desperate' mindset despite an undefeated start.