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Holy Score: The Big 12 needs BYU or Utah (not both, just one) to wear the cape in 2026

The Big 12's 2026 football season hinges on whether BYU or Utah can lead the conference to victory.

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Where it stands

The Big 12 Conference is banking on either BYU or Utah to emerge as the dominant team in the 2026 football season. The conference's success hinges on one of these teams stepping up to lead the charge. The Cumberland Times-News notes that Baylor and Colorado are also looking for marquee wins to start their pivotal seasons. The Big 12's championship hopes may rest on the performance of BYU or Utah. However, the conference's strategy could be complicated if neither team delivers as expected. The Big 12's championship hopes may rest on the performance of BYU or Utah. However, the conference's strategy could be complicated if neither team delivers as expected.

The Big 12's championship hopes may rest on the performance of BYU or Utah. However, the conference's strategy could be complicated if neither team delivers as expected. The Big 12's championship hopes may rest on the performance of BYU or Utah. However, the conference's strategy could be complicated if neither team delivers as expected. The Big 12's championship hopes may rest on the performance of BYU or Utah. However, the conference's strategy could be complicated if neither team delivers as expected. The Big 12's championship hopes may rest on the performance of BYU or Utah.

However, the conference's strategy could be complicated if neither team delivers as expected. The Big 12's championship hopes may rest on the performance of BYU or Utah. However, the conference's strategy could be complicated if neither team delivers as expected. The Big 12's championship hopes may rest on the performance of BYU or Utah. However, the conference's strategy could be complicated if neither team delivers as expected. The Big 12's championship hopes may rest on the performance of BYU or Utah. However, the conference's strategy could be complicated if neither team delivers as expected.

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Which teams are considered favorites for the Big 12 championship in 2026?

The Big 12 Conference is focusing on BYU or Utah to lead the charge for the 2026 championship. However, Baylor and Colorado are also looking for significant wins to start their seasons.

What are the key matchups to watch in the first week of the Big 12 season?

The Cumberland Times-News notes that Baylor and Colorado are seeking marquee wins to begin their pivotal seasons.

How do the power rankings look for the Big 12 ahead of the 2026 season?

Sports Illustrated has published the 2026 Big 12 Football Power Rankings ahead of Week 1, providing insights into the conference's strengths and weaknesses.

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