The Big 12 has helped clear up the most likely tiebreaking scenarios for its football championship game heading into the final week of the regular season.
There are nine teams still in contention for a spot in the Big 12 championship game entering Week 14, with four teams — Arizona State, BYU, Colorado and Iowa State — tied atop the league standings at 6-2.
That creates a long list of potential scenarios that could play out during the final week.
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On Sunday, the Big 12 shared details on who would earn a berth in the championship game if certain scenarios play out.
First, let’s take a look at who each team that is still in contention will face during the season’s final week.
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The Big 12 helped clarify scenarios involving the four teams tied atop the league standings.
ESPN’s Football Power Index currently gives Iowa State a league-high 30.7% chance of winning the Big 12, followed by Arizona State (30.5%), BYU (25.5%) and Colorado (10.6%).
Scenario 1: Arizona State, BYU, Colorado and Iowa State all win and finish 7-2 in Big 12 play.
Arizona State vs. Iowa State in the Big 12 championship.
Scenario 2: Two of the four teams win and finish 7-2, while the other two lose and finish 6-3.
The two teams who finish 7-2 will play in the Big 12 championship.
Scenario 3: Arizona State, BYU and Iowa State win (7-2 in Big 12 play), Colorado loses (6-3).
Arizona State vs. Iowa State in the Big 12 championship.
Scenario 4: BYU, Colorado and Iowa State win (7-2 in Big 12 play), Arizona State loses (6-3).
BYU vs. Iowa State in the Big 12 championship.
Scenario 5: Arizona State, BYU and Colorado win (7-2 in Big 12 play), Iowa State loses (6-3).
Arizona State vs. BYU in the Big 12 championship.
Scenario 6: Arizona State, Colorado and Iowa State win (7-2 in Big 12 play), BYU loses (6-3).
Other scenarios: The Big 12 also provided further details on potential scenarios involving the five teams who are currently 5-3 in Big 12 play and one game behind Arizona State, BYU, Colorado and Iowa State.
“For teams who are 5-3 entering the week, they must win and see at least three of the four 6-2 teams take a loss,” the Big 12 said, explaining that further updates would be available at Big12Sports.com as results become final over the weekend.
That means, if BYU loses, two or more of the other league-leading teams (Arizona State, Colorado or Iowa State) must also lose in order for the Cougars to stay in contention for the championship game, even with a loss.
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