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As the Big 12 football season enters Week 10, The Arizona Republic has unveiled its score projections for all games on the slate. The action kicks off on Friday, Nov. 6, and continues on Saturday, Nov. 7, with all times listed in MST.
Friday, Nov. 6
In the lone Friday matchup, TCU visits Arizona at 8:15 p.m. on ESPN. The Wildcats have been perfect at home this season, boasting a 4-0 record, and that trend is expected to continue. Led by quarterback Noah Fifita, Arizona is predicted to rebound strongly from its recent loss at Texas Tech. The forecast: Arizona 31, TCU 17.
Saturday, Nov. 7
Saturday's schedule features eight games, starting with a top-10 showdown as BYU travels to Utah at 10 a.m. on ABC. Both teams are ranked in the Top 10, but Utah has appeared to be the stronger squad recently and will have home-field advantage. The Utes are also seeking revenge for a 24-21 loss to the Cougars in Provo last season. Quarterback Devon Dampier is expected to deliver a victory. Prediction: Utah 27, BYU 24.
At the same time, Iowa State visits Baylor on FS1. While Iowa State might have had a chance at an upset in Ames, the Cyclones are 0-3 on the road this year. Baylor, behind DJ Lagway, is projected to secure another home win. Prediction: Baylor 30, Iowa State 20.
Oklahoma State travels to Kansas State at 11 a.m. on TNT. The Cowboys' loss at Iowa State last week was a shock, but they are not expected to drop another game as a road favorite. Drew Mestemaker is poised for a standout performance in Manhattan. Prediction: Oklahoma State 38, Kansas State 28.
Cincinnati heads to Houston at 1:30 p.m. on FOX. Houston already has two conference losses and cannot afford a third if it hopes to reach the Big 12 title game. The Bearcats struggle on the road, so Houston should avoid a loss here. Prediction: Houston 33, Cincinnati 23.
UCF visits Kansas at 1:45 p.m. on ESPN2. The Jayhawks are just 1-4 in Big 12 play, but they perform much better at home. They are expected to edge the Knights for a much-needed conference win. Prediction: Kansas 27, UCF 24.
Colorado travels to Arizona State at 5:30 p.m. on ESPN2. Arizona State quarterback Jake Fette impressed in his first collegiate start, keeping the Sun Devils competitive against BYU in Provo. He and the team should fare even better in the friendly environment of Mountain America Stadium in Tempe. Prediction: Arizona State 27, Colorado 20.
West Virginia visits Texas Tech at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN. The Red Raiders looked strong in their win over Arizona and are not expected to suffer a letdown against the Mountaineers. Texas Tech is notoriously tough to beat in Lubbock. Prediction: Texas Tech 38, West Virginia 24.
Key Analysis
Several home teams are favored in these projections, reflecting the importance of venue in college football. Arizona's perfect home record and Utah's home-field advantage in a rivalry game are key factors. Meanwhile, road struggles for teams like Iowa State and Cincinnati have influenced the forecasts. The predictions suggest that home-field advantage and recent momentum will play decisive roles in Week 10 outcomes.
Originally reported by azcentral.