Big 12 tiebreaker scenarios to watch in Week 14 ft. Colorado, Arizona State, and more

Modified Nov 30, 2024 17:15 GMT

Big 12 tiebreaker scenarios to watch in Week 14 ft. Colorado, Arizona State, and more (photo credit: Getty)

The Colorado Buffaloes, Arizona State Sun Devils, BYU Cougars, and Iowa State Cyclones are all tied at the top of the Big 12 conference with two losses each, setting up for a thrilling final week of the regular season with a spot in the conference championship game on the line.

Ahead of Saturday's games, let's examine the tiebreaker scenarios to watch out for. The Buffaloes already won Friday against Oklahoma State, so they are awaiting other results to ensure they will make the title game.

Big 12 tiebreaker scenarios to watch in Week 14 games

Here's a look at the tiebreaker scenarios in the Big 12 conference ahead of Week 14.

Two-team tie scenario

If there are two teams left tied at 7-2 in Big 12 Conference play, both will advance to the championship game. Colorado has already secured a 7-2 record, and will be in the title game if two of the three remaining teams lose or if all three 6-2 teams lose.

Three-team tie scenario

If the Arizona State Sun Devils lose, then Iowa State will play BYU.
If the BYU Cougars lose, Texas Tech wins, Baylor wins, and Cincinnati wins, then the Big 12 championship game will be between the Colorado Buffaloes and Iowa State Cyclones.
If the BYU Cougars lose, Texas Tech wins, Cincinnati loses, or Baylor loses, it will be Colorado versus Arizona State for the Championship.
If the BYU Cougars lose and West Virginia wins, then the Arizona State Sun Devils will face the Iowa State Cyclones.
If the BYU Cougars lose, Texas Tech wins, Baylor wins, and Cincinnati wins, then the Big 12 Championship Game will be between the Colorado Buffaloes and Iowa State Cyclones.
If the Iowa State Cyclones lose, then it'll be Arizona State versus BYU.