The Big 12 delivered a weekend of pure volatility in Week 10, completely shaking up the top of the conference and adding new layers of chaos to the College Football Playoff race.

The most shocking result was the previously 0-5 West Virginia Mountaineers marching into Houston and stunning the No. 22 Cougars, 45-35. WVU, powered by a dominant rushing performance (246 yards) and four forced turnovers, turned Houston's late-season surge into a devastating loss. This result effectively blows up Houston’s title aspirations and highlights the Big 12's incredible parity.

The top of the league saw major movement as teams either soared or stumbled. The Texas Tech Red Raiders made a massive statement, rolling over Kansas State 43-20 in Manhattan. With their offense clicking and their defense creating turnovers, the Red Raiders vaulted into the Top 10 and cemented their status as a legitimate title threat.

Meanwhile, the Utah Utes proved their mettle with a decisive 45-14 dismantling of the No. 17 Cincinnati Bearcats. The blowout loss for Cincinnati severely dents their playoff resume and makes their path to the Big 12 Championship game significantly more difficult.

The weekend's results have perfectly set the stage for the most important game of the year: the Top 10 showdown between BYU and Texas Tech in Lubbock this coming Saturday. With BYU being the last undefeated team and Texas Tech surging with high momentum, the winner will take pole position in the Big 12 title race and will be heavily favored to represent the conference in the championship game. The Big 12’s competitive fire is officially peaking.

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