WACO, Texas — The No. 13 Utah Utes (7-2, 4-2 Big 12) head to Waco for a pivotal Week 12 showdown against the Baylor Bears (5-4, 3-3 Big 12), a matchup that carries major Big 12 title race implications. Here is the game preview and score prediction.

Both programs are coming off a bye, rested and refocused for what feels like a turning-point game in November.

The Stakes in the Big 12 Race and Beyond

In order to achieve their goals of a Big 12 title and College Football Playoff birth, Utah’s margin for error is gone. At 7-2, the Utes have clawed back into the top 15 of the College Football Playoff rankings after a dominant 45-14 win over Cincinnati before the bye.

They’ve found rhythm again on both sides of the ball — and now need to keep winning to stay in the Big 12 Championship mix.

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