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BYU enters a bye week with a unique opportunity to rest and prepare for what could be a historic November.

Tied atop the Big 12 standings with Cincinnati at 5-0, and the only remaining undefeated team in the league with an 8-0 record, the Cougars are also the highest-ranked league team at No. 10. This is a critical position heading into the first CFP poll, expected out next week. Kalani Sitake’s team is the only team that can completely control its own destiny as far as the Big 12 championship game in Arlington is concerned. Win out, you are in. Lose, and you are subject to tie-breaker formulas like last year.

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