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Big 12 Bowl Chaos: BYU, Texas Tech CFP Dreams!
9 Sep
Summary
- BYU and Texas Tech are projected for the College Football Playoff.
- Many former Pac-12 teams remain tied to Pac-12 bowl games.
- Iowa State and Oklahoma State are not projected for bowl games.
Following the initial week of the college football season, early bowl game projections for the Big 12 Conference reveal a dynamic landscape. BYU and Texas Tech have emerged as strong contenders, with multiple analysts predicting their appearance in the College Football Playoff. While BYU is consistently projected as a CFP participant, Texas Tech is also considered a top Big 12 team and a potential at-large selection.
However, not all Big 12 teams are expected to reach the postseason. Iowa State and Oklahoma State are notably absent from most bowl projections after the season's first week. Meanwhile, former Pac-12 Conference teams face a complex bowl designation situation due to existing ties to Pac-12 bowl games, regardless of their current conference affiliation.
Specific projections highlight Colorado's potential for a Sun Bowl appearance, while UCF's dominant win improved their outlook for the Independence, Liberty, or Cactus Bowls. Baylor, despite recent losses in prior bowls, shows improved prospects for the Armed Forces or Texas Bowl. Arizona State is also expected to secure a bowl game, potentially in the Las Vegas or Cactus Bowl.
