The Big 12 just released further details on its football championship tiebreaking scenarios

BYU running back LJ Martin (27) tries to get past Arizona State defensive back Shamari Simmons (7) during the first half of the game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. | Ross D. Franklin

The Big 12 has helped clear up the most likely tiebreaking scenarios for its football championship game heading into the final week of the regular season.

There are nine teams still in contention for a spot in the Big 12 championship game entering Week 14, with four teams — Arizona State, BYU, Colorado and Iowa State — tied atop the league standings at 6-2.

That creates a long list of potential scenarios that could play out during the final week.

On Sunday, the Big 12 shared details on who would earn a berth in the championship game if certain scenarios play out.

Who is each Big 12 team in contention playing in Week 14?

First, let’s take a look at who each team that is still in contention will face during the season’s final week.

Friday

Saturday

Arizona State (6-2) — at Arizona (2-6)

BYU (6-2) — vs. Houston (3-5)

Iowa State (6-2) — vs. Kansas State (5-3)

Baylor (5-3) — vs. Kansas (4-4)

Kansas State (5-3) — at Iowa State (6-2)

Texas Tech (5-3) — vs. West Virginia (5-3)

TCU (5-3) — at Cincinnati (3-5)

West Virginia (5-3) — at Texas Tech (5-3)

What details did the Big 12 share regarding tiebreaking scenarios?

The Big 12 helped clarify scenarios involving the four teams tied atop the league standings.

ESPN’s Football Power Index currently gives Iowa State a league-high 30.7% chance of winning the Big 12, followed by Arizona State (30.5%), BYU (25.5%) and Colorado (10.6%).

Scenario 1: Arizona State, BYU, Colorado and Iowa State all win and finish 7-2 in Big 12 play.

Arizona State vs. Iowa State in the Big 12 championship.

Scenario 2: Two of the four teams win and finish 7-2, while the other two lose and finish 6-3.

The two…

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Publish date : 2024-11-25 02:49:00

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