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Big 12 is on the rise, landing 3 teams in top 15 of AP Top 25 and jockeying for multiple CFP bids
- On Sunday, the Big 12 placed three teams in the top 15 of The Associated Press Top 25 for the first time this season, with four ranked overall. The conference now eyes multiple bids in the College Football Playoff.
- Now in its third season since Oklahoma and Texas left for the Southeastern Conference, the Big 12 has transformed its defensive identity. Six teams rank within the top 35 in total defense, with a seventh at 36th.
- On Friday, BYU beat Arizona 28-17 while Texas Tech edged Houston 28-26 after narrowly stopping a 2-point conversion with 49 seconds left. This parity reflects 42% of games since the restructuring being decided by one score.
- Texas Tech, BYU, and Utah have established themselves in the conference's top tier, all sitting within the top 12 of the ESPN power index. Their elevated rankings bolster the Big 12's trajectory toward postseason contention.
- Securing multiple playoff bids would mark a major milestone for a conference that has not won a national championship in two decades. Only three current members have participated in the College Football Playoff since it started in 2014.
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Big 12 is on the rise, landing 3 teams in top 15 of AP Top 25
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Big 12 is on the rise, landing 3 teams in top 15 of AP Top 25 and jockeying for multiple CFP bids
The Big 12 has three teams in the top 15 of The Associated Press Top 25 for the first time this season and four ranked in all. No. 9 BYU has its highest ranking since it popped into the top…
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