The BIG 12 is a mess, as none of the top teams seem to be able to figure out if they are a bottom feeder or a power house in the conference. Will in favor them? Or will it ultimately hurt them in the college football playoff rankings?

For the last 3 Thanksgiving day games for the Bears, they have taken home a win. And opposing the Bears, one of the top teams in the NFL, the Detroit Lions, have lost their last 7 Thanksgiving day games. However, this could be the year that the tides change.