Arizona State and Iowa State to Clash in Big 12 Championship With Playoff Spot at Stake

The Sun Devils defied preseason expectations to lead the Big 12, while Iowa State seeks its first conference title in five years.

Arizona State finished the regular season ranked No. 1 in the Big 12 Power Rankings, receiving 15 of 16 first-place votes after a dominant 49-7 win over rival Arizona.
Iowa State, ranked second, boasts a high-scoring offense with a 14-game streak of 20 or more points and two 1,000-yard receivers, Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel.
The Big 12 Championship game on Saturday in Arlington, Texas, will determine which team secures a coveted spot in the College Football Playoff.
Arizona State achieved its first 10-win season since 2014, while Iowa State also reached 10 wins for the first time in program history.
Baylor, despite missing the championship, emerged as a strong contender heading into bowl season after closing the regular season on a six-game winning streak.