Iowa State and BYU are both maintaining their undefeated records in the Big 12, positioning themselves as strong contenders for the championship. Iowa State, ranked No. 10, received 10 first-place votes while BYU, ranked No. 11, secured the remaining six votes after a thrilling last-second win over Oklahoma State, which keeps them at 7-0. Despite their success, BYU faces skepticism in Las Vegas regarding their College Football Playoff odds, currently ranked 21st at 250/1. Conversely, Iowa State leads the Big 12 with the best odds at 66/1 after narrowly defeating UCF. Kansas State and Colorado are also making strides within the rankings, with significant wins boosting their standings. Both teams' performances could set the stage for a high-stakes matchup in the upcoming championship game.