No. 9 Baylor in B12 title game after win over Tech, OSU win
Associated PressThe AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Blake Shapen threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns in his first start, Abram Smith ran for 117 yards with a score and the Bears beat Texas Tech 27-24 on Saturday, keeping alive their hopes of making the Big 12 championship game for the second time in three seasons. The Cowboys, who were already locked into their first Big 12 title game, play Baylor next Saturday at the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. THE TAKEAWAY Texas Tech: New Red Raiders coach Joey McGuire, who was in his fifth season on Baylor’s staff before getting hired three weeks ago, did not attend the game. Cumbie will coach the bowl game and remain on McGuire’s staff as offensive coordinator.. Texas Tech has to win its bowl game to avoid a sixth consecutive losing record.