Five-Way Tie for Big 12 Lead as Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, and Iowa State Jostle for Position

Final Meet-Up of Red River Rivals Could Set Tone for Big 12 Championship; No Team Has Managed an Unbeaten Streak in League Matches This Year.

Five teams, including Red River rivals Texas and Oklahoma, are vying for the lead in the Big 12 championship as the league goes into the last month of the season with a unique five-way tie.
The championship run is intensified by the fact that both Texas and Oklahoma are due to change leagues next year, making this a potential farewell party if one of them clinches the Big 12 title.
The tight race at the top of the Big 12 standings is unmatched by any other FBS league, highlighting the strength and competitiveness of the Big 12, as noted by Texas coach Steve Sarkisian.
Upcoming games will be pivotal in narrowing down the competition, with Oklahoma set to play against Oklahoma State and Iowa State facing off against Kansas after their first win over the Sooners since 1997.
Coaches emphasize the high level of play required to win in the Big 12 and predict that, unlike previous seasons, no team will manage an unbeaten streak this year.