BYU entered the Big 12 Championship with momentum, belief, and a path to the College Football Playoff. For a brief moment, it looked like they were ready for the stage. The Cougars opened the game with clean, controlled play and punched in the first touchdown of the afternoon.
That led to a great first quarter where they grabbed a 7–0 lead and set a tone that suggested they could trade blows with Texas Tech. The spark didn’t last. That early success evaporated as the Cougars were shut out for the rest of the game.
Drives fell apart under pressure, protection broke down, and play-calling grew increasingly predictable. BYU went scoreless across the final three quarters while Texas Tech adjusted, tightened coverage, and swarmed to the ball with confidence.
Fans watching BYU lose control of the game vented online, pointing to the stagnant offense, lack of adjustments, and repeated breakdowns on defense.
“byu sucks boys shouldn’t be in the playoffs,” a fan wrote.
byu sucks boys shouldn’t be in the playoffs
— #NRM 🫣🙏🏿 (@rozierbands) December 6, 2025
“BYU’s defense watching the offense play vs Tech,” a fan poked fun at the Cougars’ directionless outing in an important game.
“Can’t believe @CFBPlayoff chose BYU😭ain’t nobody wanna watch that team lmao,” a fan wrote.
“No ARod’s crappy play calling has taken BYU out of what they want to do,” a fan wrote.
“It sucks that Bachmeier is playing at 50%. BYU looked really good before his injury. Now they will likely lose by 20+, and BYUs chances to make the playoffs are blown up. I thought if BYU lost by 6 or less they’d be in,” a fan wrote.
It sucks that Bachmeier is playing at 50%. BYU looked really good before his injury. Now they will likely lose by 20+ and BYUs chances to make the playoffs are blown up. I thought if BYU lost by 6 or less they’d be in.
— Rational KState Fan 🌾 🌾 (@RationalCatsFan) December 6, 2025
The Cougars ended up losing by 27 points, 7-34, and put up one of the most embarrassing performances they’ve had this season.
Where Did BYU Go Wrong?
Strategically, BYU’s issues ran deeper than a few stalled drives. Their offensive script worked early, but once Texas Tech countered, the Cougars failed to pivot. The passing game lacked variation, and the run game never regained space after the first quarter.
Texas Tech’s pressure forced hurried throws, which helped create turnovers that widened the gap. Defensively, BYU didn’t adjust to Tech’s tempo or spacing. They struggled to contain the perimeter, couldn’t win at the line of scrimmage, and allowed the Red Raiders to dictate field position.
The combination of static play-calling, slow adjustments, and repeated breakdowns created a game flow that BYU could no longer influence once momentum shifted.
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