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Tanner Johnson

Tanner Johnson

Joined: Sep 4, 2024

Tanner Johnson is a sports writer and journalist who has experience covering multiple sports, collegiate and professional. He has provided coverage for the Tennessee Titans, Tennessee Volunteers, Arkansas Razorbacks, and Florida State Seminoles. He is also a co-host of Triple Option A College Football Podcast.

Colorado's Travis Hunter runs after a catch against Texas Tech in a Big 12 football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Big 12 Championship and College Football Playoff Prediction: Week 12

BYU is still undefeated, while Colorado emerges as their biggest challenger in the conference.

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Nov 2, 2024; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys coach Mike Gundy reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
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Big 12 Head Coach Hot Seat Index: Oklahoma State Keeps Getting Worse Under Gundy

The Cowboys continue their nosedive, while BYU continues to survive.

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Nov 9, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; The Brigham Young Cougars run on the field after defeating the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Big 12 Bowl Projections After Week 11

The conference's chance to get two teams into the playoffs took a massive hit on Saturday, but BYU remained undefeated.

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Nov 9, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Josh Hoover (10) throws during the first half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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TCU QB Grade: Josh Hoover vs. Oklahoma State

Another great performance by Hoover that led to a convincing victory.

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Oct 26, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) prepares to pass in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Big 12 Game of the Week: Texas Tech vs. No. 20 Colorado

The Buffaloes have a lot on the line as they head to Lubbock on Saturday.

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Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel makes a pass against Michigan during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.
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Big 12 Championship and College Football Playoff Prediction: Week 11

The first CFP rankings make the picture a little clearer.

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Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy walks of the field following the college football game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Arizona State Sun Devils at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov., 2, 2024.
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Big 12 Head Coach Hot Seat Index: Mike Gundy is Alone at the Top

Gundy is testing the patience of the program he built while other head coaches cool off their own seats.

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Nov 2, 2024; Waco, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Josh Hoover (10) passes the ball against the Baylor Bears during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
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TCU QB Grade: Josh Hoover vs. Baylor

Hoover plays a great game as the Frogs come up short.

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Oct 26, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive end Taje McCoy (40) and safety Carter Stoutmire (23) tackle Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) in the fourth quarter at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Predicting Which Bowl Games Big 12 Teams Will Play In

Several teams have locked up a spot in the postseason, while a few others are fighting to get to six wins.

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Oct 19, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Jontez Williams (3) celebrates after his interception to seal the game against the UCF Knights at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones beat the Knights 38 to 35. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images
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Big 12 Game of the Week: No. 11 Iowa State vs. Texas Tech

Can the Cyclones continue their march toward perfection?

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Oct 19, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Jontez Williams (3) celebrates after his interception to seal the game against the UCF Knights at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones beat the Knights 38 to 35. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images
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Big 12 Championship and College Football Playoff Prediction: Week 10

Iowa State and BYU continue to take care of business, setting up a showdown in Fort Worth.

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Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy walks on the sideline during a college football game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the West Virginia Mountaineers at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.
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Big 12 Head Coach Hot Seat Index: This Cowboy is Falling Off His Horse

The hottest section of the index is getting crowded.

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