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BIG 12 BETS: Utah HAMMERS UCLA, Baylor Upsets Auburn, TCU Beats Bill Belichick, Houston and Colorado

This week is a massive opportunity for the Big 12 to prove its strength on a national level, with a number of high-profile, non-conference matchups. Unlike Week 0, which featured an intra-conference game, Week 1 is all about statement games.Here's a breakdown of why this is such a big week for the conference:Marquee Power Four Matchups: The Big 12 has several games against top teams from other Power Four conferences. These games are crucial for the conference's College Football Playoff aspirations, as a strong showing could give multiple teams a boost in their strength of schedule. The most…

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