Nine teams enter Friday still alive in the Big 12, while the Longhorns and Aggies play for the first time in 13 years.

This has been one of the most unpredictable and exciting college football seasons in recent memory. That makes things fun, but it can also make things confusing, especially when you're trying to figure out whether YOUR TEAM will be playing in its conference championship game.

After another weekend of absolute chaos, the Big 12 conference race is more confusing than ever. Since Iowa State has to play Kansas State, they are the most likely team to slip up and lose which would pave the way for Arizona State and BYU to face off in Arlington.

Back-to-back losses have left BYU needing outside help to secure a spot in its first Big 12 championship game and play for a bid into the College Football Playoff. Beating Houston on Saturday would only be a first step.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Colorado Buffaloes NCAAF game to be played on November 29, 2024 on ESPN.

Coach Prime, No. 23 Colorado only focused on beating Oklahoma State, not watching and hoping other teams around the Big 12 lose so the Buffaloes can get in the conference title game.