Overview
- Arizona State controls its destiny in the Big 12 title race after a narrow 28-23 victory over BYU, marking a historic six-win improvement from last season.
- BYU's loss to Arizona State complicates its path to the Big 12 Championship, requiring a win against Houston and losses by either Arizona State or Iowa State to advance.
- The Big 12 standings are locked in a four-way tie among Arizona State, BYU, Colorado, and Iowa State, with tiebreaker scenarios favoring Arizona State and Iowa State if all teams win next week.
- Oregon State revived its season with a dramatic 41-38 win over Washington State, keeping its bowl eligibility hopes alive ahead of a must-win game against Boise State.
- Kansas, despite being eliminated from the Big 12 title race, has emerged as one of the conference's hottest teams, defeating three ranked opponents in consecutive weeks.