In a surprising turn of events, Arizona State football defied all preseason Big 12 predictions by securing a spot in the championship game against Iowa State. The Sun Devils, led by head coach Kenny Dillingham, completed a remarkable turnaround after two dismal seasons. While Arizona State exceeded expectations, other teams in the conference experienced unexpected outcomes.
Utah, a top pick in the preseason poll, faced a disappointing season marked by injuries and underperformance, culminating in their first postseason absence since 2013. Oklahoma State, predicted to finish third, suffered its first winless conference season in three decades. On a positive note, BYU defied expectations by achieving a 10-2 record despite being picked 13th in the preseason poll.
Deion Sanders also made headlines by successfully coaching Colorado in his second season, leading the team to a notable 7-2 record in conference play. Looking ahead, the challenge for Sanders will be to sustain this success without key players Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, who are projected to be top picks in the upcoming NFL draft.
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