How Could CU Make the Big 12 Championship Game?


 

The No. 23-ranked University of Colorado Boulder Buffaloes (CU), currently holding an 8-3 overall record and a 6-2 conference record, still have a chance to advance to the 2024 Dr. Pepper Big 12 Football Championship game. Despite their recent loss to the University of Kansas, the Buffs are in a competitive position heading into their final regular-season matchup against Oklahoma State University.

The Current Standings

Four teams, including CU, have a 6-2 record in Big 12 conference play:

  • Arizona State University
  • Iowa State University
  • Brigham Young University (BYU)
  • University of Colorado

An additional five teams, with 5-3 records, also have slim chances to make the championship game depending on various scenarios:

  • Baylor University
  • Kansas State University
  • Texas Christian University (TCU)
  • Texas Tech University
  • West Virginia University

Simplest Path for CU

The most straightforward way for CU to qualify is if only one other 6-2 team wins this weekend. In this case, the two 7-2 teams would automatically advance to the championship game.

Complex Scenarios

Things become trickier if three or more teams finish with 7-2 conference records. Here’s how CU could still qualify:

  1. CU Wins and BYU Loses
    CU must beat Oklahoma State, while BYU needs to lose to Houston. Additionally, Texas Tech must defeat West Virginia.

  2. Other Results to Consider

    • If Baylor defeats Kansas and Cincinnati defeats TCU, CU would face Iowa State in the championship game.
    • For any other outcome in the Baylor and TCU games, CU would face Arizona State in the conference final.

  3. If All 6-2 Teams Win
    If all current 6-2 teams secure victories this weekend, the championship would feature Arizona State vs. Iowa State.

  4. If All 6-2 Teams Lose
    This scenario triggers a highly complex tie-breaker, factoring in how the 5-3 teams perform in their games.

Game Details

CU’s pivotal matchup against Oklahoma State will take place on Friday, Nov. 29, at 10 a.m. at Folsom Field. This game will determine whether the Buffs keep their championship hopes alive.

The race to the Big 12 Championship is still wide open, but CU’s path depends heavily on both their performance and the outcomes of other games. The Buffs need to focus on a strong finish while hoping key results fall in their favor.

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