The Big 12 playoff hopes were supposed to reside in Texas, in either Waco or Fort Worth. After injuries and defense-averse tendencies dented TCU’s and Baylor’s title hopes, attention shifted to Stillwater and Oklahoma State. Close, but still not the right place. The power conference’s only true playoff contender is Oklahoma. Oklahoma State remains unbeaten, but the Cowboys’ in-state rivals are the real contenders. There is nothing Big 12 about them, from their quality non-conference schedule to their underrated defense. The College Football Playoff Committee loves wins against teams .500 or better, and the Sooners have four of those. Yes, Oklahoma has a bad loss, a seven-point neutral site...
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