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CAKE: BYU, Texas Tech Have EASIEST Schedules In Big 12, CLEAR Path to College Football Playoff
The official release of the 2026 Big 12 football schedule on January 21 has sparked a heated debate regarding strength of schedule. While critics often label certain paths as "easy," a closer look at the slates for BYU and Texas Tech reveals a favorable balance of home-field advantage and missing key "blue-blood" contenders, positioning both programs for a major run at the conference title.
BYU’s Home-Heavy Advantage
The Cougars' schedule is arguably the most enviable in the league due to a rare seven-game home slate at LaVell Edwards Stadium. BYU avoids a road trip to the "Big Three" of the…
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