STRANGE: Utah Utes Feelings about BYU vs Noter Dame are COMPLICATED | Big 12 Reputation at Risk?

BYU Cougars host Notre Dame in a historic Big 12 showdown—could this be the league’s biggest moment since Texas and Oklahoma’s departure? Playoff hopes, national respect, and conference reputation are all on the line. Locked On insiders debate whether a BYU upset cements the Big 12 as a national power, while Notre Dame’s favored status keeps traditionalists rooting against chaos.

Key matchups include Houston vs. Oklahoma State in a make-or-break battle, potential playoff scenarios, and why fans across the Big 12 eye BYU and Utah’s futures. The hosts break down quarterback performances, offensive firepower, and the impact of injuries—will LJ Martin’s absence doom BYU’s upset bid? Dive into playoff forecasts, rivalry dynamics, and which programs deserve to be called true Big 12 contenders this season.

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