Houston Battles No. 24 Arizona State in Key Big 12 Showdown
UPDATE: The highly anticipated Big 12 clash between the Houston Cougars and No. 24 Arizona State Sun Devils is set for this Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 8 p.m. ET. This match is critical for both teams as they vie for dominance in the Big 12 Conference, with title implications on the line.
The Sun Devils, boasting a record of 5-2 and 3-1 in Big 12 play, are riding high with a 10-game home winning streak, their longest since the early 1980s. They recently defeated previously unbeaten Texas Tech, who handed Houston their only loss this season. Meanwhile, the Cougars stand at 6-1 and 3-1 in conference play, making this a must-watch matchup.
Quarterback Sam Leavitt leads Arizona State, holding an impressive 10-1 record in Big 12 starts. Leavitt’s ability to manage the game will be crucial as they aim to extend their home winning streak. On the other side, Conner Weigman, a transfer from Texas A&M, has emerged as a key player for Houston, throwing for three touchdowns and rushing for over 95 yards in last week’s victory against Arizona, making him the first Houston QB to achieve such a feat since Kevin Kolb in 2003.
In addition to the main event, No. 11 BYU (7-0, 4-0) will face Iowa State (5-2, 2-2) at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday. BYU remains the only undefeated team in the Big 12 and is looking to maintain that status after a recent win against Utah. Iowa State’s Rocco Becht, coming off a bye week, hopes to regain momentum after two narrow losses.
Another key matchup features Baylor (4-3, 2-2) visiting No. 21 Cincinnati (6-1, 4-0) at 4 p.m. ET. Cincinnati is already surpassing last season’s win total in the Big 12 and is on a six-game winning streak. Baylor’s Sawyer Robertson currently leads the nation in passing yards per game but is looking to bounce back after a disappointing loss to TCU.
As the Big 12 season heats up, several players are making headlines. Notably, TCU linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr now leads the conference in total tackles with 64, showcasing his impact on the defensive side. Meanwhile, Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson continues to shine, scoring a touchdown in eight consecutive games and leading the conference with 57 catches.
As the weekend approaches, fans are eager to see how these pivotal games will shape the Big 12 standings. Stay tuned for live updates and reactions as these teams battle it out in what promises to be an exhilarating day of college football.
