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BYU's Championship Loss Dashes Playoff Hopes Amid Controversy

12/10/2025

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BYU Cougars, ranked No. 11, lost 34-7 to Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Big 12 Championship.
The defeat is BYU's second loss this season and likely removes them from College Football Playoff contention.
Discussions continue about whether conference championship losses should affect playoff selections.
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit commented on BYU's chances.
Miami and Notre Dame may benefit as the selection committee prepares for the final rankings on Selection Sunday.

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BYU Cougars, ranked No. 11, lost 34-7 to Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Big 12 Championship.
The defeat is BYU's second loss this season and likely removes them from College Football Playoff contention.
Discussions continue about whether conference championship losses should affect playoff selections.
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit commented on BYU's chances.
Miami and Notre Dame may benefit as the selection committee prepares for the final rankings on Selection Sunday.