The Utes and Cowboys first-ever meeting comes in Week 4 of the 2024 college football season
Greg McElroy has always been outspoken about his preseason picks and this year's Big 12 race was no exception. On his show "Always College Football," the ESPN college football analyst revealed his predictions for the conference championship, along with the College Football Playoff, sparking a conversation about two teams that are new to the race.
McElroy forecasts Utah and Oklahoma State emerging as the top contenders for the Big 12 title. With both teams finishing 7-2 in the conference, they edge out Kansas and Kansas State, who McElroy projects will finish 6-3. As a result, the Utes and the Cowboys will square off in Arlington for the conference crown.In McElroy’s prediction, Utah will win the Big 12 Championship and secure a spot in the College Football Playoff in their inaugural season in the conference.
McElroy’s projection also has Oklahoma State waiting on selection day to see if they can snag an at-large bid to the playoff. According to McElroy, Utah will finish 11-2 and take home the Big 12 title, while Oklahoma State’s future remains uncertain until the playoff committee makes its final decisions.
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