BYU understands the task at hand facing Texas Tech in Saturday's Big 12 championship game at Arlington, Texas.

The No. 11 Cougars need to beat No. 4 Texas Tech to earn the conference's automatic berth to be part of the College Football Playoff. Lose to the Red Raiders (11-1) for a second time this season and BYU (11-1) can count on one more game, but stands little chance of being in the 12-team field revealed on Sunday.

"We are really excited," Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier said. "We know what's at stake."

Texas Tech could earn a top-four seed and a first-round bye with a victory. The Red Raiders are expected to be part of the playoff field even if they should lose the rematch.

Texas Tech's impressive season includes all 11 wins by at least 20 points and it leads the nation with a

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