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Big 12 Showdown: Texas Tech Favored Over BYU

12/4/2025

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Summary

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The Big 12 Championship Game will be played on December 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, featuring Texas Tech and Brigham Young University (BYU).
Texas Tech is ranked fourth and favored by 12.5 points after beating BYU 29-7.
Both teams enter 11-1, and BYU must win to reach the College Football Playoff.
Texas Tech's defense ranks first against the run, and BYU relies on LJ Martin's rushing.

History

Historical Context

The Big 12 Championship Game, first held in 1996, was discontinued in 2010 due to a lack of eligible teams after Nebraska and Colorado left the conference. Following a 2015 NCAA rule change, the game was reinstated in 2017, allowing the top two teams to compete. The upcoming 2025 matchup between Texas Tech and BYU highlights the evolving competitive landscape of college football.

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Story summary

The Big 12 Championship Game will be played on December 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, featuring Texas Tech and Brigham Young University (BYU).
Texas Tech is ranked fourth and favored by 12.5 points after beating BYU 29-7.
Both teams enter 11-1, and BYU must win to reach the College Football Playoff.
Texas Tech's defense ranks first against the run, and BYU relies on LJ Martin's rushing.

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