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Virtual Playoff Lock Texas Tech Plays CFP Hopeful BYU in ‘Manifested’ Matchup for Big 12 Title
Texas Tech and BYU meet again in Arlington for the Big 12 title with an automatic College Football Playoff spot at stake, Texas Tech playing its first conference championship game.
- Saturday, 11-1 Texas Tech Red Raiders face BYU Cougars in Arlington, Texas for the Big 12 championship, with the winner clinching an automatic College Football Playoff berth.
- After a season-long push, Texas Tech Red Raiders say they have earned the right to compete for the College Football Playoff, while BYU Cougars’ hopes depend on winning the Big 12 championship.
- Coaches are rewatching the Nov. 8, 2025 meeting in Lubbock, where Texas Tech coaching staff held meetings to address mistakes and avoid assuming a repeat win against BYU coaching staff.
- For Texas Tech, this is historic: their first conference championship game appearance should draw a packed stadium in Arlington, Texas, as the two best teams in the Big 12 meet.
- BYU counters with playmaker LJ Martin, praised as a physical runner who could soon be named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, and freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier, who continues to improve.
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Virtual playoff lock Texas Tech plays CFP hopeful BYU in 'manifested' matchup for Big 12 title
BYU coach Kalani Sitake and Texas Tech's Joey McGuire have shared meals and talked about reaching the Big 12 championship game.
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