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ESPN ANALYST: BYU, Utah DESERVE College Football Playoff Bid With Texas Tech

The prospect of the Big 12 landing three teams in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff is no longer a fantasy—it’s a tangible goal driven by the stellar performances of Texas Tech, BYU, and Utah. This level of representation would be a colossal, unprecedented success, immediately validating the conference's aggressive expansion and its quality as a powerhouse league.

The current strength of the top three is the foundation of this dream. Texas Tech, as the clear frontrunner and presumptive Big 12 Champion, is tracking for a guaranteed spot and potentially even a first-round bye. Their…

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