The No. 13 Utes are in a good position with 3 weeks left. Is it possible for Utah to get into the CFP without a Big 12 title game appearance?

Coming off a bye week, Utah remained in the same spot in the College Football Playoff rankings as it did in the first rankings released a week ago. The Utes (7-

For BYU, its path to the CFP — just like the path to the Big 12 Championship game — is very simple. If BYU wins out, including a victory in Arlington, the Cougars would have a guaranteed bid to make it into the 12-team playoff.

Texas Tech football is No. 1 in the Big 12 power rankings for 10th straight week. The latest rout moves Red Raiders closer to first Big 12 title game.

The Utah Utes moved up two places in the latest weekly Associated Press college football poll, and the BYU Cougars moved up one spot.

Dampier, the banged-up dual-threat junior, and true freshman Ficklin have become close friends and quite a QB tandem for the 13th-ranked Utes (8-2, 5-2, No. 13 CFP), who still have hope of getting into the Big 12 championship game, and maybe the College Football Playoff. They were up two spots Sunday in the latest Associated Press poll.

Baylor ranks No. 19 in total offense, No. 5 in passing offense and No. 84 in rushing yards. Quarterback Sawyer Robertson has had a great season. He has thrown for 2,780 yards, 26 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He is fifth in the country in passing yards and tied for first in touchdowns.

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