Big 12 Championship and College Football Playoff Prediction: Week 13

BYU is undefeated no more, while Colorado looks stronger each week.

Nov 16, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Utah Utes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

BYU’s loss to Kansas on Saturday confirms that the Big 12 will only have one playoff team.

Colorado took care of business against Utah, while Arizona State put itself in a position to challenge BYU for a spot in the conference championship game. At this point in the season, it is starting to look like the Sun Devils are going to be facing off against the Buffaloes for a chance to go to the College Football Playoff.

Big 12 Title Prediction: Colorado vs. Arizona State

Colorado has looked like the best team in the conference for the last few weeks. BYU had been skating by against inferior opponents for several weeks, but their luck finally changed against Kansas. They will lose again this weekend against Arizona State, putting the Sun Devils in Arlington for a matchup with Colorado. The Buffaloes’ star power of Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter will be too much for Arizona State to deal with, in Colorado will complete one of the biggest turnarounds for any college football team this season.

Playoff Field Prediction: The Top Four

1. Oregon

The Ducks passed another test when they survived on the road against Wisconsin on Saturday. It was the eighth week that Oregon had played without a bye week. They now get to enjoy a week off before finishing their season against Washington at home.

2. Texas

Despite playing an easy schedule by SEC standards, Texas still finds itself ranked very highly in the College Football Playoff rankings every single week. It is not yet clear who will be playing for the SEC Championship because of all the complicated tiebreaker scenarios, but Texas has a great chance to win the conference and secure a first-round bye.

3. Miami

Miami still controls its own destiny in the playoff race. They will likely face off against SMU in the ACC Championship. Cam Ward would give Miami the edge in a matchup against the Mustangs.

4. Boise State

The Broncos are likely to finish the year with only one loss. Since Colorado is now projected to win the Big 12, Boise State would get the top-four seed over the two-loss Buffaloes. If Boise State can keep winning, the Broncos will be in great shape for a first-round bye. 

The Rest of the Field:

5. Penn State

6. Notre Dame

7. Ohio State

8. Ole Miss

9. Georgia

10. Tennessee

11. Alabama

12. Colorado

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