Summary
BYU is competing against Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship, aiming for a spot in the College Football Playoff (CFP). Even if BYU loses, their coach, Kalani Sitake, being considered for a new job at Penn State might affect their playoff chances. The decision on whether Sitake will coach if BYU makes it to the CFP remains uncertain.
Key Facts
- BYU is ranked No. 11 and plays Texas Tech, ranked No. 5, in the Big 12 Championship.
- BYU has an 11-1 record, losing only once to Texas Tech earlier in the season.
- Winning the game improves BYU's chances to enter the CFP.
- Texas Tech's coach supports BYU's inclusion in the CFP regardless of the game outcome.
- Kalani Sitake, BYU's coach, may interview for a coaching position at Penn State.
- The outcome of Sitake's potential move to Penn State could impact BYU's CFP chances.
- The CFP committee's final decision could be influenced by whether Sitake will coach in the playoffs if BYU qualifies.
