Big 12 Football Week 13: Which Games Should You Watch?
Well, we did; we made it to the last week of the season, and what a rollercoaster of a year it has been. With Texas and Oklahoma looking like the best teams in the conference to start the year, and Kansas and Kansas State providing a challenge for the top spots, it has been a fantastic year for fans. The final placements are far from being decided. However, 126 different possibilities can occur depending on the results of this weekend's game, and I will break down which games you should watch and which can just be checked for the final score.
Texas Tech travels to Austin Friday night. A win by the Red Raiders could bring chaos to determining which teams make the Big 12 Championship.
1. Texas Tech at #7 Texas
Chaos does not start unless Texas loses. If the Longhorns lose, everything will come down to tie-breakers and whatever else the fine print says, and what would be a more fitting way for the last Big 12 game featuring them than ending with a loss and chaos?
2. Iowa State at #19 Kansas State
Ah, Farmageddon is one of the best rivalries between two non-same-state teams. While the two teams will be in the same conference next year, the rivalry is non-protected, and this year will be the last before a brief hiatus. While this matchup will also be a great watch, the Cyclones need a win to keep their slim chances of making the conference championship alive.
3. TCU at #13 Oklahoma
This game ends in either a Sooner blowout or the best game of the week, with the deciding factor being which TCU Horned Frogs team shows up for the game. Oklahoma was blown out last year in Fort Worth, and many fans from around the conference will be hoping for another TCU blowout to ensure their team remains in the hunt to play in Arlington.
4. BYU at #20 Oklahoma State
If Texas takes care of business and Oklahoma State can take care of their business, then that will be the matchup played on December 2. BYU is not a team of rollovers and plays tough football, and if the Cowboys come off to a slow start as they have the previous weeks, it will aid in ensuring maximum chaos and a great game to watch.
5. West Virginia at Baylor
The game is to see who keeps the mustard-yellow jersey colors. Mountaineer fans will have a long weekend of cheering ahead of them, cheering for TCU, Texas Tech, Iowa State, and BYU this weekend to help them reach the conference championship. While this may not be an exciting game on paper, it could play a significant factor in deciding the final spot.
6. Houston at UCF
If Oklahoma State loses to BYU, they will be the biggest UCF fans west of Florida. UCF can bump the Okie State tie-breaker regarding the record of opponents' losses. The final result of this game could be the deal break, or it could be worth nothing, but no one will know which it will be until midnight Saturday night.
7. Kansas at Cincinnati
Kansas is in control of allowing itself to create chaos by winning outright. The Bearcats have had a rough season with only one conference win, but winning over the Jayhawks could bring some good momentum going into the off-season. This game shouldn't be close and can be best viewed by checking the final score.
"Fort Worth" Game of the Week
We know that Fort Worth is better than Dallas. So, each week, I will give you the best FBS game of the week, aka the Fort Worth Game of the Week: This is must-see TV.
#2 Ohio State at #3 Michigan
Saturday, 11:00 a.m. CT, FOX
"Dallas" Game of the Week
If the "Fort Worth" Game is the best in FBS, then the "Dallas" Game is obviously the worst game of the week. Don't even bother watching this one.
Uconn at Massachusetts
Saturday, 11:00 a.m. CT, ESPN+
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