Arizona at UCF
It’s the first-ever meeting between Arizona and UCF. Both teams have identical records at 3-5 overall and 1-4 in conference play. Each team started the season strong, winning their Big 12 openers, but has struggled since. Arizona has lost four straight games, and UCF has lost five. Both teams need a win to boost their bowl eligibility chances. A loss today would mean that either team would need to win all three of their remaining games to reach the bowl threshold.
Prediction: UCF wins 34-24
Kansas State at Houston
Both teams are coming off dramatic wins as No. 17 Kansas State heads to Texas to face the Cougars. The Wildcats are 7-1 overall (4-1 in Big 12 play) and have won four straight since dropping their conference opener. Houston, sitting at 3-5 overall and 2-3 in conference play, has overcome early struggles to win two of its last three games. Kansas State needs a win to stay in the race with other Big 12 contenders like Iowa State and BYU.
Prediction: Kansas State wins 31-20
Texas Tech at Iowa State
Texas Tech is one win away from bowl eligibility at 5-3, while Iowa State remains undefeated and is ranked No. 11 in the nation. Texas Tech has won the last two matchups against Iowa State, and a win here would put a dent in the Cyclones’ season. This game has upset potential, but even in a close battle, Iowa State is likely to pull it off.
Prediction: Iowa State wins 38-35
Arizona State at Oklahoma State
The Sun Devils are 5-2 as they face the 3-5 Cowboys. Arizona State is just one win away from bowl eligibility and enters as 3.5-point road favorites. Both teams are coming off losses, with Oklahoma State dropping five straight games for the first time since 2014. This matchup lacks significant Big 12 implications, but both teams are eager to get back in the win column.
Prediction: Oklahoma State wins 27-20
TCU at Baylor
TCU has won its last four matchups against Baylor and eight of the last nine. Both teams are coming off wins, with TCU at 5-3 and Baylor at 4-4. This game is expected to be high-scoring, with both teams likely to reach the 30s. With the total set at 64, a shootout in Texas seems likely.
Prediction: TCU wins 42-35
