BYU, Texas Tech and Big 12
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It was a record-breaking day at the Big 12 Championship game between No. 4 Texas Tech and No. 11 BYU.
Texas Tech continues its season of destiny, securing a program-first conference championship and potentially a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff
On Saturday in front of a record crowd, it all came to fruition. No. 4 Texas Tech stunned No. 11 BYU 34-7 to capture its first Big 12 championship in program history. The Red Raiders scored 34 unanswered points, including 13 in the fourth quarter to clinch a spot in the College Football Playoff.
College football fans were not fond of Jon Pardi's Big 12 Championship Game halftime performance during Texas Tech-BYU clash
Texas Tech and BYU will meet as postseason opponents for the first time when they contest the Big 12 Championship game on Saturday.
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BYU Dallas alumni president expects Cougar fans to fill 'half the stadium' at Big 12 Championship
But what some may not realize is that BYU's fanbase t ravels well, and despite Provo being nearly 1,200 miles away from Arlington, many BYU alumni actually live in the metroplex.