Oregon, Ohio State Lead Big Ten Championship Race

In college football, the historic rivalry between Texas and Texas A&M will resume after a 13-year hiatus, but some current players, like Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden, are not familiar with the past moments that defined it, such as Justin Tucker's memorable field goal in 2011 (source: Tyler Paper). Meanwhile, the Oregon Ducks have secured a spot in the Big Ten Championship, with Ohio State needing a win against Michigan to join them, while Penn State and Indiana remain hopeful for a chance (source: Oregon Live). Utah's football team faces a challenging offseason, with an eight-game losing streak and questions about head coach Kyle Whittingham's future, highlighting the need for strategic decisions about the program's direction (source: 247Sports). In the NFL, the 49ers are at a crossroads, with head coach Kyle Shanahan under pressure to perform next season or risk being let go, amid potential changes in the coaching staff (source: Sports Illustrated). BYU football is dealing with the aftermath of a dramatic loss to Arizona State, including leaked locker room footage and Big 12's investigation into game incidents (source: Herald Extra).