SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — After two losses, Utah football fans may still have a shot at seeing their team compete for the Big 12 Championship, but the odds are slim.
University of Utah football has had a redeeming season to say the least. After missing a bowl game last year, the Utes have catapulted to #17 in the nation, according to the AP Top 25 poll.
After a statement win over a ranked Cincinnati team, Utah finds itself still in the running for a visit to the Big 12 championship game. However, the team does not control their own destiny. Here's what needs to happen for the Utes' title hopes to stay alive:
Big 12 tiebreaker rules
Utah is currently tied for 4th place in the Big 12 with Houston and Arizona State. As per conference rules, Utah would have the edge over Arizona State after

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