No. 5 Utah remains the only unbeaten team in the Big 12 conference following a decisive 21-13 victory over No. 14 Houston on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Salt Lake City. Quarterback Devon Dampier played a pivotal role, rushing for 150 yards and scoring two touchdowns, helping the Utes extend their win streak to 13 games, the longest currently in the nation.
In this match, Utah managed to capitalize on a crucial turnover in the fourth quarter, which they converted into a touchdown. They followed this by effectively stopping Houston’s advance late in the game.
This upcoming Saturday, Utah is scheduled to face Cincinnati (5-2, 2-2) at 1:45 p.m. MT on ESPN.
Big 12 Football Rankings
No. 9 BYU (6-1, 3-1) ranks second in the conference, despite suffering a 39-31 double overtime loss against UCF. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns but ended with a critical tipped interception that concluded the first half. BYU’s next game will be at home against Arizona State (4-3, 2-2) on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. MT on FOX.
Texas Tech, ranked No. 14 with a record of 6-1 and 3-1 in conference play, follows at third. The Red Raiders faced a setback, losing to Cincinnati 37-24 while committing a season-high 12 penalties and three turnovers. They will look to bounce back against No. 21 Arizona (6-1, 3-1) on Saturday at 10 a.m. MT on ESPN.
Arizona, also ranked No. 21, secured a dominant 39-3 win over Iowa State. Quarterback Noah Fifita threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns in the victory. Their next challenge will be on the road against Texas Tech.
At No. 19, Houston (6-2, 3-2) is on a bye week following their loss to Utah. They will return on November 7 to host Cincinnati.
Cincinnati (5-2, 2-2) stunned Texas Tech with a strong performance, capped by a career-high four touchdown passes from JC French IV. They are set to face Utah again after losing to them last season.
Oklahoma State (5-2, 3-1) recently triumphed over Colorado 57-24, and they will take on Iowa State (3-4, 1-3) this Saturday at 5 p.m. MT.
As the season progresses, teams will be eager to improve their standings in a highly competitive conference, with matchups promising to be intense as each team vies for a top position.
