Big 12 tiebreakers: Championship Game clinching scenarios in Week 14

Sports news college-football November 29, 2025

Friday PM update: Arizona State’s loss to Arizona secured a Texas Tech-BYU Big 12 title game matchup.

The final weekend of the 2025 college football season is upon us and by the end of the slate, we will know who will be heading to Arlington for next Saturday’s Big 12 Championship Game.

Texas Tech and BYU have stood above the pack for most the regular season and are seemingly on a collision course for a rematch of their encounter from a few weeks ago. However, Utah and Arizona State are still in the race as well and a little bit of chaos could see them crash the party in Arlington.

Below, we’ll go over some Big 12 clinching scenarios for this weekend as these four programs try to earn a spot in the league title game.

School	Big 12 Record	Overall Record
Texas Tech — CLINCHED	7-1	10-1
BYU — CLINCHED	7-1	10-1
Utah	7-2	10-2
Arizona State	6-3	8-4
Arizona	6-3	9-3
Houston	5-3	8-3
Cincinnati	5-3	7-4
Iowa State	4-4	7-4
Kansas State	4-4	5-6
TCU	4-4	7-4
Baylor	3-5	5-6
Kansas	3-6	5-7
UCF	2-6	5-6
West Virginia	2-6	4-7
Colorado	1-7	3-8
Oklahoma State	0-8	1-10

Week 14 Matchup: @ West Virginia, Saturday, 12 p.m. ET

Week 14 result: Texas Tech thumped West Virginia on Saturday. They had already clinched a spot in the Big 12 title game with Arizona State’s loss on Friday.

-Win
–Or Arizona State loss

Friday night update: Arizona State lost to Arizona, which secured Texas Tech a berth in the Big 12 title game contention.

Texas Tech spent big in the transfer portal this past offseason and has seen an immediate return on that investment. The Red Raiders have been the class of the Big 12 all season long and are on the verge of sealing their first 11-win campaign since 2008. Their lone blemish came on the road at Arizona State in mid-October, but they’ve recovered nicely with four straight blowout victories and were slotted at No. 5 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.

Tech’s path to the Big 12 title game is simply win-and-in this weekend, but an Arizona State loss would also do the job. West Virginia has been frisky over the past month and has shown signs of improvement towards the end of Rich Rodriguez’s first year back in Morgantown, so this road matchup won’t necessarily be a walk in the park for the Red Raiders.

Week 14 Matchup: vs. UCF, Saturday, 1 p.m. ET

Week 14 result: BYU beat UCF on Saturday. They had already clinched a spot in the Big 12 title game with Arizona State’s loss on Friday.

-Win
–Or Arizona State loss
–Or Texas Tech loss +Arizona State win

Friday night update: Arizona State lost to Arizona, which secured BYU a berth in the Big 12 title game contention.

Like Texas Tech, BYU is in a win-and-in situation, but could be helped out with a few other scenarios just in case. The Cougars have also barreled right through their Big 12 slate this season with a 29-7 loss to the Red Raiders a few weeks ago being their only setback.

They’ll be facing a UCF team that has struggled to compete against the upper tier teams in the league this season and with this being an 11 a.m. kick local time, the potential body clock effect could give the Cougars an advantage.

Week 14 Matchup: @ Kansas, Friday, 12 p.m. ET

Week 14 results update: Utah beat Kansas 31-21. They now have to wait for results on Friday evening and potentially into Saturday. If Arizona State loses on Friday night, Utah is eliminated from the title game. If Arizona State wins, then Utah will be scoreboard watching on Saturday.

~~-Win + Arizona State win + BYU win + Texas Tech loss~~

Friday night update: Arizona State lost to Arizona, which eliminated Utah from Big 12 title game contention.

Utah fell to both Texas Tech and BYU earlier in the season, but has pulled itself back into the conference title picture with four straight victories down the stretch. The Utes need to handle business on the road in Lawrence on Friday and need a Tech loss, an ASU win, and much to their chagrin, they also need to root for hated rival BYU as well.

Week 14 Matchup: vs. Arizona, Friday, 9 p.m. ET

Week 14 result: Arizona State lost to Arizona and that eliminated them from Big 12 title game contention.

~~-Win + Utah loss + Texas Tech loss~~
-Or Win + Texas Tech win + BYU loss
–Or Win + Utah win + Texas Tech loss + BYU loss

Friday afternoon update: Utah beat Kansas 31-21 in the early Friday window. That removes the first clinching scenario above. Arizona State needs a win on Friday night and then a BYU loss to UCF on Saturday afternoon.

Arizona State is the reigning Big 12 champion and it still has an outside shot at returning to Arlington next weekend to defend its title. As mentioned before, the Sun Devils are the only team to have knocked off Texas Tech this season and have kept themselves in the conference title race even with Jeff Sims starting at quarterback in place of an injured Sam Leavitt.

ASU’s top priority is beating Arizona in the Territorial Cup rivalry on Friday, a series the Sun Devils have dominated in recent years with six victories in their last eight outings. They’ll know the result of Utah-Kansas game by then and any number of scenarios on Saturday could either have them packing their bags for Jerry World next week, or leave them out in the cold.

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DC vs CSK head-to-head record, IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings stats, runs, wickets Delhi Capitals will host Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday. Both teams have won four out of the nine games they have played.In the reverse fixture, CSK beat DC by 23 runs in Chennai.Here are the complete stats and head-to-head numbers you need to know before the teams face off:
DC vs CSK Head-to-Head Record in IPL

Matches Played: 32

Delhi Capitals: 12

Chennai Super Kings: 20
MOST RUNS IN DC vs CSK IPL MATCHES Batter Innings Runs Average Strike Rate HS MS Dhoni 29 696 38.66 142.04 63* Suresh Raina 22 552 29.05 132.05 59 Shikhar Dhawan 10 433 54.12 136.16 101* Rishabh Pant 11 375 46.87 156.9 79 Murali Vijay 12 346 34.6 136.22 113MOST WICKETS IN DC vs CSK IPL MATCHES Bowler Innings Wickets Economy Average BBI Ravichandran Ashwin 17 19 6.52 21 3/23 Dwayne Bravo 17 19 8.06 22.42 3/33 Ravindra Jadeja 20 19 7.75 25.78 3/9 Deepak Chahar 12 13 8.06 26.69 3/22 Albie Morkel 14 13 8.29 29.76 3/32Published on May 04, 2026 #CSK #headtohead #record #IPL #Delhi #Capitals #Chennai #Super #Kings #stats #runs #wickets

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Delhi Capitals will host Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday. Both teams have won four out of the nine games they have played.
In the reverse fixture, CSK beat DC by 23 runs in Chennai.
Here are the complete stats and head-to-head numbers you need to know before the teams face off:
DC vs CSK Head-to-Head Record in IPL
Matches Played: 32
Delhi Capitals: 12
Chennai Super Kings: 20
MOST RUNS IN DC vs CSK IPL MATCHES
Batter Innings Runs Average Strike Rate HS
MS Dhoni 29 696 38.66 142.04 63*
Suresh Raina 22 552 29.05 132.05 59
Shikhar Dhawan 10 433 54.12 136.16 101*
Rishabh Pant 11 375 46.87 156.9 79
Murali Vijay 12 346 34.6 136.22 113
MOST WICKETS IN DC vs CSK IPL MATCHES
Bowler Innings Wickets Economy Average BBI
Ravichandran Ashwin 17 19 6.52 21 3/23
Dwayne Bravo 17 19 8.06 22.42 3/33
Ravindra Jadeja 20 19 7.75 25.78 3/9
Deepak Chahar 12 13 8.06 26.69 3/22
Albie Morkel 14 13 8.29 29.76 3/32
Published on May 04, 2026

#CSK #headtohead #record #IPL #Delhi #Capitals #Chennai #Super #Kings #stats #runs #wickets">DC vs CSK head-to-head record, IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings stats, runs, wickets

Delhi Capitals will host Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday. Both teams have won four out of the nine games they have played.

In the reverse fixture, CSK beat DC by 23 runs in Chennai.

Here are the complete stats and head-to-head numbers you need to know before the teams face off:

DC vs CSK Head-to-Head Record in IPL

Matches Played: 32

Delhi Capitals: 12

Chennai Super Kings: 20

MOST RUNS IN DC vs CSK IPL MATCHES

Batter	Innings	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	HS
MS Dhoni	29	696	38.66	142.04	63*
Suresh Raina	22	552	29.05	132.05	59
Shikhar Dhawan	10	433	54.12	136.16	101*
Rishabh Pant	11	375	46.87	156.9	79
Murali Vijay	12	346	34.6	136.22	113

MOST WICKETS IN DC vs CSK IPL MATCHES

Bowler	Innings	Wickets	Economy	Average	BBI
Ravichandran Ashwin	17	19	6.52	21	3/23
Dwayne Bravo	17	19	8.06	22.42	3/33
Ravindra Jadeja	20	19	7.75	25.78	3/9
Deepak Chahar	12	13	8.06	26.69	3/22
Albie Morkel	14	13	8.29	29.76	3/32

Published on May 04, 2026

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Someone had to step up to save the season for Cleveland, and it was Jarrett Allen. The man best known for the lights being too bright saved the Cavs’ season with a 14-point, 10-rebound third quarter. He took over this game for Cleveland, being the catalyst for a 38-19 third quarter, which Cleveland rode to a 114-102 finish.

More importantly than Allen showing up when it mattered, the Cavs finally played like the team we expected them to be this entire series. Instead of settling for bad isolation sets and last-second threes, the Cavs took it to the Raptors and would not let up with consistent rim pressure.

Cleveland has been out-physicalled by playoff teams during the Mitchell era, and they won this game by being the more physical team on both ends. The Cavs out-rebounded the Raptors 40-33, but more importantly destroyed them on the offensive glass 20-7. They also did a great job getting in the paint, shooting 37 free throws in this one.

Harden didn’t have an amazing game, but late into the second quarter, he started putting his head down and driving into the lane. He finished the game with 13 free throws and was a big spark to Cleveland’s offense whenever the game seemed to get tense. Most importantly for Harden, he only had 2 turnovers. He limited the possessions for a Raptors team that thrives on transition basketball.

Round two should be much different for Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell has to show up for the Cavs. Detroit has far fewer physical and talented defenders to throw at him. If he can’t attack the doubles they send at him, I’ll have questions on what he can ever provide for Cleveland in the playoffs.

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Jarrett Allen Saves Cavs in Game 7 To Secure Date With Pistons | Deadspin.com After 26 quarters of basketball, the Raptors and Cavs were tied 718-718 in total points scored for the series. It had been a very underwhelming series for Cleveland up until that point. Donovan Mitchell and James Harden had been very quiet, and shots weren’t falling for the rest of the role players.Someone had to step up to save the season for Cleveland, and it was Jarrett Allen. The man best known for the lights being too bright saved the Cavs’ season with a 14-point, 10-rebound third quarter. He took over this game for Cleveland, being the catalyst for a 38-19 third quarter, which Cleveland rode to a 114-102 finish.More importantly than Allen showing up when it mattered, the Cavs finally played like the team we expected them to be this entire series. Instead of settling for bad isolation sets and last-second threes, the Cavs took it to the Raptors and would not let up with consistent rim pressure.Cleveland has been out-physicalled by playoff teams during the Mitchell era, and they won this game by being the more physical team on both ends. The Cavs out-rebounded the Raptors 40-33, but more importantly destroyed them on the offensive glass 20-7. They also did a great job getting in the paint, shooting 37 free throws in this one.Harden didn’t have an amazing game, but late into the second quarter, he started putting his head down and driving into the lane. He finished the game with 13 free throws and was a big spark to Cleveland’s offense whenever the game seemed to get tense. Most importantly for Harden, he only had 2 turnovers. He limited the possessions for a Raptors team that thrives on transition basketball.Round two should be much different for Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell has to show up for the Cavs. Detroit has far fewer physical and talented defenders to throw at him. If he can’t attack the doubles they send at him, I’ll have questions on what he can ever provide for Cleveland in the playoffs.It was an ugly first round for Cleveland, but I love their matchup with Detroit heading into the Eastern Conference Semis. The Cavs have a far more explosive offense than Orlando, and should be able to exploit a Pistons team that showed zero signs of offensive production outside of Cade Cunningham. Dean Wade did a tremendous job of slowing Cade in the regular season. If he can do that again, I think Donovan could end his streak of zero Conference Finals appearances in 2026. #Jarrett #Allen #Saves #Cavs #Game #Secure #Date #Pistons #Deadspin.com

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After 26 quarters of basketball, the Raptors and Cavs were tied 718-718 in total points scored for the series. It had been a very underwhelming series for Cleveland up until that point. Donovan Mitchell and James Harden had been very quiet, and shots weren’t falling for the rest of the role players.
Someone had to step up to save the season for Cleveland, and it was Jarrett Allen. The man best known for the lights being too bright saved the Cavs’ season with a 14-point, 10-rebound third quarter. He took over this game for Cleveland, being the catalyst for a 38-19 third quarter, which Cleveland rode to a 114-102 finish.
More importantly than Allen showing up when it mattered, the Cavs finally played like the team we expected them to be this entire series. Instead of settling for bad isolation sets and last-second threes, the Cavs took it to the Raptors and would not let up with consistent rim pressure.
Cleveland has been out-physicalled by playoff teams during the Mitchell era, and they won this game by being the more physical team on both ends. The Cavs out-rebounded the Raptors 40-33, but more importantly destroyed them on the offensive glass 20-7. They also did a great job getting in the paint, shooting 37 free throws in this one.
Harden didn’t have an amazing game, but late into the second quarter, he started putting his head down and driving into the lane. He finished the game with 13 free throws and was a big spark to Cleveland’s offense whenever the game seemed to get tense. Most importantly for Harden, he only had 2 turnovers. He limited the possessions for a Raptors team that thrives on transition basketball.
Round two should be much different for Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell has to show up for the Cavs. Detroit has far fewer physical and talented defenders to throw at him. If he can’t attack the doubles they send at him, I’ll have questions on what he can ever provide for Cleveland in the playoffs.
It was an ugly first round for Cleveland, but I love their matchup with Detroit heading into the Eastern Conference Semis. The Cavs have a far more explosive offense than Orlando, and should be able to exploit a Pistons team that showed zero signs of offensive production outside of Cade Cunningham. Dean Wade did a tremendous job of slowing Cade in the regular season. If he can do that again, I think Donovan could end his streak of zero Conference Finals appearances in 2026.

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