The drama of the Big 12 conference race is heating up as Arizona State University (ASU) finds itself in a precarious position. The Sun Devils are in pursuit of a title game berth but must rely on more than their own victories. Following a decisive win by Texas Tech over BYU, ASU’s path to the championship is muddled with uncertainty and a reliance on the unpredictable nature of college football.
The Dominion of Texas Tech
Texas Tech’s recent triumph over BYU has catapulted it to prominence within the conference, placing it comfortably at the helm alongside potential frontrunners from the impending BYU-Cincinnati clash set for November 22. Each of these teams bears only one conference loss, leaving ASU with no choice but to hope for a spiraling whirlwind of unanticipated outcomes across the Big 12.
The Contenders and the Road Ahead
With a 4-2 conference record, ASU is not alone in its quest. Joining the fray are Texas Tech, BYU, Cincinnati, Houston, and Utah. Here’s a snapshot of the remaining battles that each team faces:
- Texas Tech: vs. UCF, BYE, at West Virginia
- BYU: vs. TCU, at Cincinnati, vs. UCF
- Cincinnati: vs. Arizona, vs. BYU, at TCU
- Houston: BYE, vs. TCU, at Baylor
- ASU: vs. West Virginia, at Colorado, vs. Arizona
- Utah: at Baylor, vs. Kansas State, at Kansas
The collision between BYU and Cincinnati promises to inflict at least one loss. For ASU, each defeat among its rivals inches the Sun Devils closer to a potential 7-2 finish that could shine through amid the chaotic standings.
Odds and Hope
Despite the tumult, ASU retains the fifth-best chance for the Big 12 title, with odds standing at +3300. Meanwhile, Texas Tech heads the odds board as a firm favorite.
According to Arizona Sports 98.7, the upcoming weeks present an invigorating challenge for ASU, one where fortune favors the bold. Can chaos craft a path to glory for the Sun Devils, or will the Big 12 powerhouses hold their ground in this tumultuous race towards the championship?
The Undying Hope for ASU
In this whirlwind of unpredictability, the spirit of college football lives on as ASU dreams of victories that transcend the field. The stakes are high, the odds are long, yet the sheer unpredictability of sports provides a glimmer of hope for ASU fans. If chaos reigns supreme, it might just open the gates to the Big 12 title game for the Sun Devils.
