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• GAME OF THE WEEK: BYU, Texas Tech Is AMERICA'S GAME, Utah or Notre Dame?

  The undefeated Brigham Young Cougars enter their top-ten clash against the Texas Tech Red Raiders as significant underdogs, but their 8-0 record is built on specific strengths perfectly tailored to create an upset. While Texas Tech boasts an elite defensive line and home-field advantage in Lubbock, BYU’s path to victory lies in winning the turnover and situational battles, neutralizing the Red Raiders’ pass rush, and showcasing the composure that has defined their perfect season.The primary reason BYU can win rests on their elite defensive performance in high-leverage moments. The Cougars own one of the best turnover margins in the nation, currently sitting at $+10$ (4th nationally). This ability to force opponent mistakes and maximize possessions is crucial against a balanced Texas Tech team. Furthermore, BYU’s defense excels in the red zone, consistently holding opponents to field goals rather than touchdowns. This efficiency, ranking 13th in points allowed per scoring opportunity, is the necessary equalizer against an aggressive Red Raider offense.Offensively, the game will be won in the trenches. Texas Tech’s defensive front is one of the country’s best, but BYU counters with an equally strong offensive line that has allowed pressure on a minimal $1.9\%$ of dropbacks. If the line can stand firm, it will protect true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier and allow him to utilize the Cougars' balanced attack, which ranks 21st in points per drive. Bachmeier’s composure, combined with the team’s willingness to play a slower, methodical tempo, can keep the explosive Red Raiders’ offense sidelined.Ultimately, BYU can beat Texas Tech by maintaining their high floor of consistency. They are well-coached, execute efficiently, and have proven they can close out tight games—a key trait for an underdog. By forcing turnovers, winning the red-zone battle, and generating just enough offense against a stout defense, the Cougars have the formula to leave Lubbock with their perfect record intact.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18.SupplyHouseJoin the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit SupplyHouse.com to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order.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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• BOOK IT: Utah Football is a LOCK for College Football Playoff With BYU, Texas Tech | Big 12 Squad

  The Utah Utes (7-2, 4-2 Big 12) are firmly in the conversation for the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff (CFP), despite starting the season with two Big 12 losses. The team was ranked No. 13 in the initial CFP rankings, placing them just outside the field, but significantly higher than their AP Poll ranking, suggesting the committee sees their potential.    📈 The Challenge and The Opportunity Utah's path is defined by two key factors:Resume Deficiencies: The Utes currently lack a win over a team ranked in the first CFP Top 25. Critically, their two losses came against the two highest-ranked Big 12 teams, No. 7 BYU and No. 8 Texas Tech. This creates a difficult hurdle for an at-large bid, especially if they are viewed as the third-best team in their conference.  The Path Forward: For Utah to secure an at-large bid, winning out and finishing 10-2 is non-negotiable. Their remaining schedule includes games at Baylor, vs. Kansas State, and at Kansas. They will need dominant wins to impress the committee and increase their low-ranking Strength of Schedule (SOS).   🤝 Needing Help for the Big 12 Title The clearest route for Utah to guarantee a CFP spot is by winning the Big 12 Championship for an automatic bid. To get to the title game, they need help, specifically for either BYU or Texas Tech (or both) to drop a second conference game. If they manage to earn a spot in the Big 12 Championship and win, they would be an automatic qualifier.In an at-large scenario, the Utes need chaos among the teams ranked No. 9 through No. 12—like losses for Notre Dame, Texas, or Oklahoma—to climb high enough. A 10-2 finish leaves them reliant on other upsets to jump into the final field.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18.SupplyHouseJoin the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit SupplyHouse.com to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order. 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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• BIG 12 BEST BETS: BYU UPSETS Texas Tech In Lubbock, West Virginia Over Deion Sanders, TCU Wins Again

  The Big 12 slate this weekend, November 8th and 9th, 2025, is arguably the strongest of the season, highlighted by a massive, top-ten showdown that has College Football Playoff implications for the entire conference. 🔥 The Main Event: No. 7 BYU at No. 8 Texas Tech The centerpiece is the clash in Lubbock between the No. 7 BYU Cougars and the No. 8 Texas Tech Red Raiders.This is a rare top-10 Big 12 matchup and a de facto Big 12 Championship semi-final for the conference’s expanded 12-team playoff bid.ESPN’s College GameDay is in attendance, emphasizing the magnitude of the game, which essentially serves as a title elimination contest for the loser.BYU is the last remaining undefeated team in the conference, while Texas Tech is only a single loss behind, making this game pivotal for the final Big 12 standings. ⚔️ Crucial Mid-Tier Battles Beyond the headliner, the rest of the schedule features critical games for bowl eligibility and jockeying for position in the crowded middle of the conference:Iowa State at TCU: Both teams are fighting to secure bowl eligibility. TCU, coming off a two-game win streak, needs a victory to keep pace, while Iowa State is trying to break a four-game skid.Kansas at Arizona: This is a crucial game for two teams sitting at 5-4 and 5-3, respectively. A win gets one team to a much safer bowl position and demonstrates upward trajectory in their first years in the expanded Big 12.Colorado at West Virginia: Two teams struggling to stay out of the conference basement, but the winner gains much-needed momentum and a better outlook for the final weeks.This slate is strong not just because of the marquee top-10 matchup, but because nearly every contest has direct, high-stakes consequences for the Big 12 standings, bowl projections, and the conference’s pursuit of multiple CFP bids.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18.SupplyHouseJoin the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit SupplyHouse.com to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order. 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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• LOST: BYU is America's FORGOTTEN College Football Team, NO RESPECT From ESPN, Kalani Sitake's ELITE!

  For the last two years, BYU football has operated in a challenging but ultimately successful period, cementing their status as a consistently elite program while somehow remaining nationally overlooked. The primary source of this paradoxical status is the program's jump from FBS Independent to the rigorous Big 12 Conference. While their debut season in the conference (2023) was an expected adjustment, their follow-up campaign in 2024 demonstrated an elite capability that defied preseason prognostications and national media attention.The 2024 season is the core evidence of this excellence. Despite being picked to finish near the bottom of the Big 12, the Cougars stunned the nation by finishing 11-2 overall, tying for first place in the conference, and closing the year ranked No. 13 in the final AP Poll following a dominant Alamo Bowl victory. Their success wasn't just offensive firepower; the defense ranked No. 3 nationally in pass efficiency defense and tied for the FBS lead in total interceptions, showcasing a top-tier unit capable of competing with any Power Four program.The "overlooked" aspect stems from two main factors. First, the program's recent history as an independent meant they frequently battled the "schedule strength" bias, a perception that lingers despite their Big 12 alignment. Second, their consistent development of NFL talent is often minimized. The success of recent draft picks like offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia and, most notably, wide receiver Puka Nacua (who became an immediate, record-breaking star in the NFL), clearly illustrates an elite level of coaching and player evaluation. BYU has quietly transitioned into a Big 12 powerhouse, and it's time for the national conversation to catch up to their resultsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18.SupplyHouseJoin the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit SupplyHouse.com to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order. 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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• BREAKING: BYU, Texas Tech, Utah ALL MAKING COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF, Rankings Reveal HUGE for Big 12

  Big 12's Strong Showing The conference placed multiple teams high in the first-ever 12-team CFP field rankings, reflecting its strong overall performance and several undefeated or one-loss records halfway through the season.BYU (8-0, 5-0 Big 12) was ranked No. 7 nationally. As one of the few remaining undefeated teams in a major conference, the Cougars’ ranking validated their strong start and wins, including a key rivalry victory against Utah.Texas Tech (8-1, 5-1 Big 12) followed closely behind at No. 8. The Red Raiders earned their spot with a resume featuring several impressive conference victories.The simultaneous high rankings of these two teams set the stage for one of the biggest Big 12 matchups of the year: a top-10 showdown between No. 7 BYU and No. 8 Texas Tech that will significantly impact the conference championship race and their respective playoff paths. 🔢 Playoff Implications For the Big 12, the new 12-team playoff format means the conference champion will automatically receive a berth, likely securing one of the four first-round byes if ranked high enough. The high placement of BYU and Texas Tech gives the conference excellent leverage to secure two or even three bids to the expanded playoff, with other teams like Oklahoma and Texas also being closely watched.The subsequent weekly rankings will be crucial, as the committee continues to evaluate head-to-head results and strength of schedule, particularly for the two top Big 12 contenders as they face a tough final month of conference play.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18.SupplyHouseJoin the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit SupplyHouse.com to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order. 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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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