Baylor’s 24-10 win against Texas secures a rematch with Oklahoma to decide the Big 12 championship, with the likelihood that both teams carry just a single loss into December increasing the odds that the championship game will have major College Football Playoff implications. The Bears’ turnaround has been one of the great stories of the season: Matt Rhule, formerly of Temple, has led Baylor from one win in his debut season to the thick of Amway Coaches Poll, with the chance of reaching a New Year’s Six bowl. A week ago, Oklahoma snapped Baylor’s unblemished record by reversing deficits of 28-3 at halftime and 31-10 in the third quarter to win 34-31. While the loss only sent Baylor back one spot in the recent playoff rankings, the Bears have a steep hill to climb — including multiple one-loss teams from Power Five conferences — to crack into the national semifinals. In bringing…
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