No. 21 Oklahoma State could punch Big 12 title game ticket vs BYU in regular-season finale

The last time Oklahoma State played in Stillwater, one of the goal posts came down after a dramatic win over rival Oklahoma.

Three weeks later, the Cowboys could produce another memorable moment at home. Depending on results in Friday’s two Big 12 games, No. 21 Oklahoma State (8-3, 6-2 Big 12, No. 20 CFP) might be able to clinch a spot in the conference title game with a win over BYU on Saturday. The Cowboys are tied for second in the Big 12 with Oklahoma and Kansas State — teams they’ve already beaten — after winning six of seven.

“The message that I give them is that over the last eight weeks, they bought into the process to get to Saturday,” Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said. “I just want them to continue the process that they’ve used over the last eight weeks. That gives them the best chance to play well on Saturday afternoon.”

The Cowboys’ cleanest path to the title game requires No. 7 Texas beating Texas Tech on Friday, then a win over BYU. If either of those results go the other way, a dizzying array of tiebreaker scenarios could come into play.

“The only thing I can control is us getting ready to play in this game,” Gundy said. “Beyond that point, I don’t have anything to do with it.”

BYU (5-6, 2-6) could become bowl eligible in its first season in the Big 12. It would be the Cougars’ sixth straight bowl trip if they can pull the upset.

“I’m looking forward to seeing our guys play this last game of the regular season and trying to find a way to extend our season so we can enjoy what comes with bowl games, which is the extra practices and time together,” BYU coach Kalani Sitake said.

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