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.

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