The Big 12 is living up to its reputation for fantastic, unpredictable football, and the upcoming slate promises to be absolutely awesome as the race for the expanded College Football Playoff heats up. With a deep, 16-team field, almost every week now features a critical, high-stakes matchup that could flip the conference standings upside down.

This stretch has been particularly thrilling. Teams like BYU and Cincinnati have emerged as surprise undefeated or one-loss contenders, but the chase pack is close behind, with highly-talented squads like Texas Tech, Houston, and reigning champion Arizona State battling for positioning.

Looking ahead, the schedule is loaded with potential chaos and tradition. The renewal of the Border War rivalry between Kansas and Missouri is a must-see, bringing back a historic grudge match. Other marquee conference clashes include Texas Tech at Kansas State, a brutal road test for a Red Raiders team with high aspirations, and the classic Holy War rivalry when Utah visits BYU. The regular season will culminate in the Territorial Cup between Arizona and Arizona State on Black Friday, a rivalry game that could have massive conference championship implications.

With so many programs legitimately in the mix, and the new 12-team CFP format essentially guaranteeing Big 12 representation, every snap matters. This awesome slate of games will determine which two teams earn the right to play for the conference title in Arlington. Get ready for a thrilling, hard-hitting conclusion to the season!

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