Texas Tech has been one of the most dominant teams in college football, with a run deserving of a spot at the college football playoffs, but should they lose to BYU, it could cause some chaos. The Cougars are coming into the Big 12 championship game as complete underdogs, but if they pull off the upset, the conference could find itself with two teams at the CFP, instead of just the usual one.
Should BYU win, they would get an automatic spot in the College Football Playoffs as the Big 12 champion. However, the CFP committee could never ignore Texas Tech given their dominant season, which means that the team could possibly also make it to the big dance. However, this could be at the expense of one of the big contenders.
Currently, BYU is chasing after Alabama for that final playoff spot, but it is also contending with favorites like Miami and Notre Dame. Should Alabama win the SEC title, it could make things a lot more difficult for BYU if they lose to Texas Tech, as they are bound to get dropped from contention. Should both teams win, however, it could set up a unique scenario where either Texas Tech or Georgia could get dropped in favor of the other.
This scenario might also mean the end of the road for Miami and Notre Dame despite their stellar seasons. However, if BYU win and Alabama lose, this could mean that the Crimson Tide would be out while Texas Tech could take its spot. This scenario would also mean that Miami and Notre Dame would also fall out of contention.
At No. 11 in the rankings, BYU could possibly be the first team which could get eliminated from contention if they happen to lose their conference championship game. This means that this is a must-win for the Cougars.
What Are BYU’s Odds Of Beating Texas Tech For The Big 12 Championship?
As for the odds that BYU is facing, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has them as the -12.5 underdogs against Texas Tech. This has an over/under of 49.5 points, with the moneyline being -538 for Texas Tech and +400 for BYU.
Freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier has shown that he could hang with the best, while running back LJ Martin has been putting up monster numbers. They still have a shot against Texas Tech. and this makes them pulling off an upset all the more intriguing.
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