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The Week 10 Holy War between Utah and BYU delivered one of college football's most dramatic finishes. With the game hanging in the balance, Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier launched a Hail Mary as time expired, but a Utes defender came down with the interception to seal a 28-20 victory and keep Utah undefeated.
In another high-scoring Big 12 showdown, Texas Tech and West Virginia combined for 101 points, with the majority scored before halftime. The lead changed hands multiple times, and the outcome remained uncertain until the final moments. After the Mountaineers stopped the Red Raiders on fourth-and-two, West Virginia quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. stumbled in the end zone, resulting in a safety that gave Texas Tech a 53-48 win.
Elsewhere in the conference, Arizona escaped TCU on Friday night with a 29-28 victory, while Colorado suffered another Big 12 loss, falling to Arizona State 20-10. UCF survived a scare against Kansas, winning 33-32 and leaving the Jayhawks with just one conference victory. Baylor became bowl-eligible by defeating Iowa State 42-31, and Houston topped Cincinnati 31-24. Oklahoma State also secured bowl eligibility with a dominant 66-28 win over Kansas State.
Key Analysis
Utah's dramatic win keeps the Utes alone atop the Big 12 standings at 9-0 overall and 6-0 in conference play. Texas Tech, Arizona, BYU, Houston, Baylor, and Oklahoma State are all within striking distance, but the Utes control their destiny. The league's depth is evident with seven teams already bowl-eligible, and the race for the conference championship game is heating up as the season enters its final stretch.
Originally reported by yahoo.