Locked On College Football BIG 12 SQUAD - What Analysts Say About the Big 12 Ahead of Week Ten
Oct 30, 2025
The discussion kicks off with the possibility of BYU, Texas Tech, and Houston all making the expanded college football playoff. There's debate on whether these teams could win against top SEC adversaries like Georgia and Alabama. The panel examines the implications of College GameDay being in Utah versus Cincinnati and how it reflects on the Big 12's image. Additionally, they explore scheduling challenges and the impact of national perception on playoff chances, emphasizing the conference's evolving landscape with newcomers leading the charge.
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Three Big 12 Teams Could Sneak In
- Drake argues a scenario where three Big 12 teams make the expanded CFP is plausible with specific results.
- He maps a path: BYU 11-1, Houston 12-1, Texas Tech 11-2 leading to three Big 12 teams in the playoff.
Road Wins And Committee Perception Matter
- Hosts debate whether BYU or other Big 12 teams could beat top SEC teams on the road in the playoff.
- They conclude road playoff wins are very difficult and committee perceptions matter heavily.
AP Poll Shapes Committee Starting Point
- Panel discusses how the playoff committee uses AP poll perceptions when seeding teams.
- They worry an undefeated BYU still might not crack the top four because of committee bias and resume doubts.