Texas Tech football's CFP destination was wide open going into Big 12 championship. Here's how it could wind up in Arlington, Miami or New Orleans.

No. 8 Texas Tech improved to 9-1 on the season and took a huge step towards securing a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game Saturday with a statement win against No. 7 BYU. The Cougars, meanwhile, plummeted from the ranks of unbeaten FBS programs.

Detroit Catholic Central's Gideon Gash (11) catches a pass during the MHSAA D1 football state championship at Ford Field on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. Detroit Catholic Central defeated Cass Tech, 42-19. (Devin Anderson-Torrez | MLive.com)

J’Mari Taylor became the first Atlantic Coast Conference running back since 2021 to run for a touchdown and throw for a score in the same game as No. 17 Virginia beat Virginia Tech 27-7 to clinch a spot in the conference championship game.

Three-plus years after the abyss, and eight days after justice, the University of Virginia football program can truly rejoice.