The Big 12 provides some of the most entertaining and chaotic football on a weekly basis, and we have the distinct privilege to observe pure gridiron bliss every weekend. That said, week 5 was a bit of a chalk snooze-fest for the league despite some highly competitive matchups. Let me explain.
BYU, one of the league's top risers, barely escaped Colorado. Arizona State took down top 25 TCU by 3 at home, covering the spread by razor-thin margins. Houston needed overtime to overcome winless Oregon State and remain unbeaten.