BONUS: Big 12 NEEDS BYU to Beat Texas Tech In League Title for College Football Playoff Standings

The Big 12 delivered an absolutely thrilling and consequentially good weekend of football, successfully mixing dominant performances from its top contenders with the kind of unpredictable upsets that define the conference's wild spirit. On one hand, the playoff hopefuls delivered massive, statement wins. The Texas Tech Red Raiders solidified their championship credentials with a crushing 48-9 victory over UCF, securing their tenth win and demonstrating they are fully deserving of their high ranking. The Utah Utes put together a phenomenal road performance, beating Baylor 55-28 and showing off an elite rushing attack that keeps them in the thick of the CFP at-large conversation. The BYU Cougars bounced back from last week's loss with a 44-13 demolition of TCU, proving their resilience and high ceiling. These decisive victories are critical for the conference's national perception, ensuring the Big 12 looks like a league of contenders, not just chaos. On the other hand, the competitive balance created the drama we crave. The Arizona Wildcats pulled off an impressive 30-24 road upset of the previously-ranked Cincinnati Bearcats, completely shaking up the middle tier of the standings and underscoring the parity of the new 16-team league. Meanwhile, a tense defensive struggle saw Kansas State grind out a tough 14-6 win over Oklahoma State to secure bowl eligibility. This combination of top-tier dominance and mid-table volatility made the weekend exceptional. The conference now heads into the final stretch with multiple elite teams fighting for the title game, while the rest of the league proves that every single game is a potential trap. It was truly a weekend where the Big 12 showcased its best qualities: excitement, depth, and playoff relevance. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBig12?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drakectoll Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LOBig12

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