Texas Tech, BYU clinch Big 12 championship berths thanks to Arizona State loss

The Big 12 Championship Game will feature Texas Tech and BYU, both making their first appearance in the conference title match. Texas Tech, a founding Big 12 member, and BYU, a recent newcomer, secured their spots following Arizona State's loss. Texas Tech (10-1, 7-1 Big 12) will face West Virginia, while BYU (10-1, 7-1 Big 12) hosts UCF in their final regular-season games. Regardless of outcomes, both teams will compete on December 6 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Tech, under coach Joey McGuire, is noted for its strong defense and significant financial investment in its roster, highlighted by All-America linebacker Jacob Rodriguez. The Red Raiders aim to capture their first conference title since 1994. BYU, led by freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier, seeks its first conference championship since 2007. The Cougars have built a top-10 defense,