The Big 12 has played a crucial role in clarifying the most likely tiebreaking situations as the regular season enters its final week. With nine teams still vying for a spot in the Big 12 championship game in Week 14, and four teams - Arizona State, BYU, Colorado, and Iowa State - tied at the top with 6-2 records, a long list of potential scenarios is set to unfold during this final stretch.

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Overview of Contending Teams and Their Week 14 Matchups

Colorado (6-2 in Big 12 play) will face Oklahoma State (0-8) on Friday. It's important to note that the game between Utah (1-7) and UCF (2-6) on Friday has no impact on championship scenarios.On Saturday, Arizona State (6-2) will take on Arizona (2-6). BYU (6-2) will host Houston (3-5). Iowa State (6-2) will play against Kansas State (5-3). Baylor (5-3) will face Kansas (4-4). Kansas State (5-3) will travel to Iowa State (6-2). Texas Tech (5-3) will host West Virginia (5-3). TCU (5-3) will play at Cincinnati (3-5). And West Virginia (5-3) will travel to Texas Tech (5-3).

Details on Tiebreaking Scenarios

The Big 12 has helped shed light on scenarios involving the four teams tied at the top. ESPN's Football Power Index currently gives Iowa State a league-high 30.7% chance of winning the Big 12, followed by Arizona State (30.5%), BYU (25.5%), and Colorado (10.6%).Scenario 1: If Arizona State, BYU, Colorado, and Iowa State all win and finish 7-2 in Big 12 play, Arizona State will face Iowa State in the Big 12 championship.Scenario 2: If two of the four teams win and finish 7-2, while the other two lose and finish 6-3, the two teams with 7-2 records will play in the Big 12 championship.Scenario 3: If Arizona State, BYU, and Iowa State win (7-2 in Big 12 play) and Colorado loses (6-3), Arizona State will face Iowa State in the Big 12 championship.Scenario 4: If BYU, Colorado, and Iowa State win (7-2 in Big 12 play) and Arizona State loses (6-3), BYU will face Iowa State in the Big 12 championship.Scenario 5: If Arizona State, BYU, and Colorado win (7-2 in Big 12 play) and Iowa State loses (6-3), Arizona State will face BYU in the Big 12 championship.Scenario 6: If Arizona State, Colorado, and Iowa State win (7-2 in Big 12 play) and BYU loses (6-3), there is no specific championship matchup determined yet.If Texas Tech defeats West Virginia, and Baylor beats Kansas and Cincinnati beats TCU, then Colorado will face Iowa State in the Big 12 championship. Otherwise, Colorado will face Arizona State in the Big 12 championship. If West Virginia defeats Texas Tech, Arizona State will face Iowa State in the Big 12 championship.

Details on Potential Scenarios for 5-3 Teams

The Big 12 has also provided further details on potential scenarios involving the five teams currently 5-3 in Big 12 play and one game behind the leading four. "For teams who are 5-3 entering the week, they must win and see at least three of the four 6-2 teams take a loss," the Big 12 said, adding that further updates would be available at Big12Sports.com as results become final over the weekend. This means that if BYU loses, two or more of the other league-leading teams (Arizona State, Colorado, or Iowa State) must also lose for the Cougars to remain in contention for the championship game, even with a loss.