Texas Tech seeks Big 12 repeat while BYU among teams trying to be 7th different champ in 7 seasons
Summary
Texas Tech is trying to win the Big 12 football championship again after their first title win and College Football Playoff appearance last season. Several teams including BYU, Utah, and Houston hope to become the seventh different Big 12 champion in seven years.Key Facts
- The Big 12 Conference has had six different champions in the last six seasons.
- Texas Tech won the Big 12 title last year and plans to repeat as champions.
- Texas Tech’s quarterback Will Hammond recovered from an ACL injury and will start after the previous quarterback Brendan Sorsby was ruled ineligible.
- BYU had its best season since 2001 with 12 wins but lost twice to Texas Tech last season.
- BYU’s top players include running back LJ Martin and quarterback Bear Bachmeier, who contributed both in rushing and passing.
- Houston improved from 4 wins to 10 under coach Willie Fritz and returns dual-threat quarterback Conner Weigman.
- Utah retains most of its offense from an 11-win team but lost longtime coach Kyle Whittingham to Michigan.
- Arizona and Arizona State showed strong performances recently, with Arizona State winning the Big 12 title in its first league season in 2024.
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