Back-to-back losses have left BYU needing outside help to secure a spot in its first Big 12 championship game and play for a bid into the College Football Playoff. Beating Houston on Saturday would only be a first step.

Going into the final week of the regular season, BYU does not control their own destiny to make the Big 12 championship game. However, the Cougars still have a

The Big 12 is currently living up to its “conference of chaos” reputation. With just a week left to play in the regular season, eight of the league’s teams are still alive within the conference championship race.