BYU (9-2, 6-2) is still in contention to play in the Big 12 championship game on Dec. 7 in Arlington, Texas, thanks to Colorado — the other team that entered Saturday’s games with just one league loss — losing 37-21 to Kansas.

On Saturday afternoon, BYU lost to Arizona State 28-23. With the loss, the Cougars lost control of their own destiny to the Big 12 championship game. While BYU's game against Arizona State was winding down, however, Colorado lost to Kansas which opened up BYU's greatly increased BYU's chances to make the Big 12 championship game.

Win and the games keep getting bigger. That's been one of Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham's messages all season. They are indeed going to get bigger. This wasn't easy, as a frantic second-half rally from the BYU Cougars threatened to make next week's ...