While the likes of Colorado, Arizona State, BYU and Iowa State have all enjoyed stellar seasons, the Big 12 isn’t in a great spot regarding the newly expanded College Football Playoff. Unless something dramatic happens, the conference’s champion game winner will likely become the only Big 12 squad headed to the 12-team CFP.
Still, nine of the Big 12’s 16 teams have reached bowl eligibility entering the final week of the regular season. Kansas and Cincinnati are also within reach as they each have five wins with one game remaining.
Below is a Big 12 look at USA TODAY Sports’ updated college football bowl game projections:
Arizona State Sun Devils
Syndication: Arizona Republic
Projection: Fiesta Bowl (CFP Quarterfinals) vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
All of a sudden, the Cam Skattebo-led Sun Devils are projected to reach the College Football Playoff. Arizona State has the easiest route to clinching a Big 12 championship game berth in Week 14.
West Virginia Mountaineers
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Projection: First Responder Bowl vs. Oklahoma Sooners
Head coach Neal Brown and the West Virginia Mountaineers became bowl-eligible this past weekend after beating UCF.
Baylor Bears
Syndication: The Ames Tribune
Projection: Texas Bowl vs. Arkansas Razorbacks
Because they’re not in the Big 12 championship game picture, Baylor’s current five-game winning streak hasn’t received much attention. The Bears will host Kansas in Week 14.
Iowa State Cyclones
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Projection: Alamo Bowl vs. Washington State Cougars
Although Iowa State is still alive in the Big 12 title race and therefore the College Football Playoff, USA TODAY Sports predicts the Cyclones will face Washington State in the Alamo Bowl.
BYU Cougars
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