Wild Big 12 Playoff Projections: Did BYU-Tech Kill the Big 12’s Two-Bid Dream?
Texas Tech just proved it’s a playoff-caliber team, and the Big 12’s national credibility jumped with it. We break down how Tech’s defense and week-to-week focus have elevated Joey McGuire’s squad, what BYU’s loss really means for the conference’s two-bid hopes, and why an epic first-round playoff matchup could be coming. Plus, the ACC’s nightmare weekend, AP poll behavior on BYU vs Utah, and fresh Big 12 power rankings.Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776
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Texas Tech Blasts BYU; Cougars At-Large Hopes on Life Support; Behren Morton Injury Looms Large
Texas Tech vs BYU Big 12 recap and analysis: why the Red Raiders’ defense overwhelmed the Cougars, how Jacob Rodriguez (11 tackles, INT) and David Bailey wrecked drives, and what Behren Morton’s reported hairline fracture means going forward. We break down the numbers (BYU 2.7 YPC, 4.4 YPP; Tech 5.9 YPC sack-adjusted), the pass-rush plan that contained Bear Bachmeier, BYU’s costly special-teams errors, red-zone issues for Tech without a QB run threat, and standout efforts like Jack Kelly’s two sacks. Plus, what this loss means for BYU’s at-large hopes and Tech’s Big 12/title and playoff ceiling.Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776
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BYU Will Shock Texas Tech If THIS Happens
BYU faces its biggest test yet in a top-10 showdown against Texas Tech, the first ABC Big 12 showcase in two years. We break down what this game means for BYU’s playoff hopes, why voters are waiting to drop the Cougars in the rankings, and how they can control their destiny with a win. From the run-game challenge against Tech’s elite defense to the danger of falling into an early hole, this preview covers the keys to a BYU upset, the matchups to watch, and a final score prediction.Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz
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Biggest Week in (New) Big 12 History; Vegas Doubting BYU
The Big 12 finally takes center stage—and this week proves it. BYU vs Texas Tech is the biggest game of the season and the only Top-10 matchup in college football. Even the national media is starting to give the new-look Big 12 the respect it deserves.We’ll also hit on:• Why the AP Poll is finally showing the Big 12 some love• Why Vegas and SP+ still disrespect BYU• Brandon Walker and national media giving the Big 12 its due• The latest SEC propaganda and why it’s time to call it out• Kenny Dillingham’s name popping up on the Auburn hot board• What the first College Football Playoff rankings could mean for the Big 12Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776
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Utah STOMPS Cincinnati; Utah/BYU/Tech Are All Playoff Teams
Utah thumped Cincinnati tonight in Salt Lake City. Are the Utes legitimate playoff contenders? Brendan Sorsby plays his worst game. ACC losses mean the Big 12 has a legit shot at two playoff teams. Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776
About Open For Business: a Big 12 Podcast w/ John Kurtz
Open for Business with John Kurtz delivers college football and college basketball news from a Big 12 perspective.We cover every Big 12 school—Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, BYU, Cincinnati, Colorado, Houston, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech, UCF, Utah, and West Virginia. From Saturdays in the fall to March Madness, no program gets left out.You’ll hear in-depth discussion on Big 12 football, basketball, and recruiting—along with how the league stacks up against the SEC and Big Ten. We cover conference realignment, NIL, TV deals, playoff battles, and national storylines like Deion Sanders and Colorado that impact the Big 12.If you want college football and college basketball news from a Big 12 perspective, this is your podcast.
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