No. 6 BYU upset by Kansas: What this means for Playoff, Big 12 race

BYU's undefeated streak ended with a 17-13 upset loss against Kansas, complicating their College Football Playoff aspirations and Big 12 title hopes. The Cougars (9-1, 6-1 Big 12) were tied for first place after this loss, along with Colorado (8-2, 6-1). BYU will face Arizona State next week. A crucial game switch occurred in the fourth quarter when Kansas capitalized on a fumbled punt. Kansas running back Devin Neal scored, giving Kansas the lead. BYU's offense struggled, totaling 354 yards and converting just 3 of 10 third downs. Despite Kansas having offensive difficulties, they secured the win off relentless defense and timely scores. BYU still holds control of their Big 12 destiny, setting the stage for a pivotal matchup with Arizona State. Next week's results will influence Big 12 standings, with various tiebreaker scenarios possible. The playoff path remains but is challenging for BYU and Big 12, especially after this setback.