Big 12 Conference Tiebreaker Procedures Announced for 2024 Championship
Big 12 Conference Tiebreakers Explained
The Big 12 Conference has officially outlined its tiebreaker procedures for the upcoming 2024 championship game. As the conference transitions to a divisionless format with 16 teams, understanding these new tiebreakers is crucial for teams including the UCF Knights, Houston Cougars, and West Virginia Mountaineers.
Criteria for Two-Team Ties
- Head-to-head result among the tied teams.
- Record against all common conference opponents.
- Record against the next highest placed conference opponent.
- Combined conference winning percentage of conference’s opponents.
- Overall wins in a 12-game season.
- Highest ranking by SportsSource Analytics.
- Coin toss if required.
Three or More Teams Tied
In instances of ties involving three or more teams, the winning percentage among the tied teams will be used first. If reduced to two teams, the two-team tiebreakers are applied.
Impact on Upcoming Games
Notably, Saturday’s game between teams like Baylor Bears and Utah will not count as a conference game, maintaining their nonconference status. This year marks a shift from the previous decade’s round-robin scheduling, raising questions about fairness and competitiveness as the Big 12 adapts to its new format.
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