How do the College Football Playoff résumés of No. 2 Baylor and No. 4 TCU compare at midseason? Here's a look at where each of the Big 12 favorites stand in a few of the categories that matter to the committee:
Strength of schedule: According to ESPN FPI, Baylor has played the nation’s No. 102 schedule to this point. Its three non-conference opponents are a combined 7-11 this season, and West Virginia and Kansas are both winless in Big 12 play -- so that hasn’t helped. TCU has played the No. 54 schedule so far. Its season-opening win at Minnesota probably won't sway voters much, since the Gophers are 4-3 and projected to go 5-7, but having four road wins this early is a plus.