Indiana football receiver Omar Cooper Jr. is questionable to return to the Big Ten Conference Championship on Saturday, Dec. 6, after suffering a lower-body injury, according to the Fox broadcast.

Cooper Jr., a second-team All-Big Ten selection this season, suffered the injury after attempting to haul in a deep pass from quarterback Fernando Mendoza in the first quarter against Ohio State. He exited the game and was shown entering the locker room shortly after.

The 6-foot junior has 58 receptions for 804 yards with 11 touchdowns this season, all of which lead the Hoosiers. He caught he miraculous game-winning touchdown against Penn State on Nov. 8.

Here’s everything to know of Cooper Jr.’s injury.

Omar Cooper Jr. injury update

Cooper Jr. left the Big Ten Championship game against Ohio State on Dec. 6 with an apparent lower-body injury, according to Fox sideline reporter Jenny Taft.

Taft said the training staff was evaluating his right knee and right ankle in the medical tent before taking him to the locker room. The Fox broadcast showed the star Indiana receiver limping in the tunnel on his way to the locker room.

Cooper Jr. would be a huge loss for Indiana, as he leads the Hoosiers in receptions and receiving yards and is tied for the team lead in touchdown catches with fellow second-team All-Big Ten selection Elijah Sarratt.

This story will be updated.

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – Purdue basketball’s undefeated start to the season ended in an emphatically Saturday — and so will its reign as the No. 1 team in the nation.

No. 9 Iowa State walloped the Boilermakers 81-58 at Mackey Arena.

‘It was a day for us we played our absolute best,’ ISU coach TJ Otzleberger said.

The Cyclones led by as many as 27 in the second half and were in control throughout the game’s final 25 minutes. 

‘More than anything, I think they stole our spirit,’ Purdue coach Matt Painter said afterward. ‘This is a tough place to play and they came in here and took it to us.’

Here’s what I liked and disliked, and what the Boilers’ loss means.

What I liked in Purdue’s loss to Iowa State

Braden Smith as a defensive catalyst typically makes for the best version of Purdue. He was very active in the first half — a couple of steals leading to fast-break baskets, a role in a couple of other turnovers, even a blocked shot on the baseline. Iowa State has buried opponents this season by turning defense into offense. Purdue flipped that script in the first half, and Smith led the effort.

Daniel Jacobsen’s streak of consecutive field goals, which dated back to Nov. 16 against Akron, ended at 21, a program record. Yet he still provided some big bench moments — including scoring on lob dunks on back-to-back possessions when Purdue really needed a bucket. His eight first-half points led the team.

What I disliked in Purdue’s loss to Iowa State

Matt Painter warned one could not limit Iowa State merely by containing Joshua Jefferson. The Cyclones proved him right by taking control of the game with their star forward on the bench. Jefferson sat with 6:09 left in the first half, to protect him from picking up a third foul. Iowa State only outscored Purdue by one in that span until halftime, but the Boilers could not convert enough on offense to take advantage of Jefferson’s absence. Jefferson then picked up his third foul only 30 seconds into the second half. Meaning he was barely on the floor at all as the Cyclones’ turned a four-point halftime lead into a 16-point margin.
Purdue went into half down only four points to a top-10 opponent despite Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer making a combined 2 of 13 field goal attempts. The Cyclones had a lot to say about that. Loyer was rushed into some shots early. Iowa State’s length forced Kaufman-Renn into some lower-percentage attempts. The Boilers shot 37.1% from the field in the first half and made only 2 of 10 from 3-point range. It committed only three live-ball turnovers in the first 20 minutes. It limited Jefferson to one rebound and turned him over four times. But it still trailed at half because Iowa State won the battle between its defense and Purdue’s half-court offense.
Purdue knew Iowa State could shoot. It made an insane 22 of 30 earlier in the week against Alcorn State. Yet it gave up too many clean looks and was too late to close out on numerous possessions. The Cyclones made 7 of 12 from 3, missing their last four, in the second half to run away with this one. 

What Purdue basketball’s loss vs Iowa State means

If Purdue shoots a more normal 3-point percentage today, it still probably loses this game. It needs to analyze why it responded so poorly on its home floor to the Cyclones’ defensive intensity. More tests like this are coming in Big Ten play. 

Nathan Baird and Sam King have the best Purdue sports coverage, and sign up for IndyStar’s Boilermakers newsletter.

The NCAA Division I volleyball tournament’s second round concludes on Saturday.

No. 1 seeds Nebraska, Texas and Pitt all swept their first round matches and play again Saturday. Kentucky, the fourth No. 1 defeated No. 8 UCLA in the second round on Friday to advance to the Sweet 16.

Cal Poly defeated No. 4 seed USC in the second round of the tournament play on Friday, the biggest upset of the tournament thus far. Stanford also got an early scare from Utah Valley, losing the first set before rallying. Cardinal setter Logan Parks did not play in the match.

The 2025 NCAA volleyball Final Four will be held at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. It’s the third time since 2010 that the venue, formerly known as the Sprint Center, has hosted the volleyball national championship.

What time is NCAA volleyball tournament?

Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
Start time: Eight matches, beginning at 6 p.m. ET Saturday. Match-by-match times below.

How to watch NCAA volleyball tournament

Streaming: ESPN+ ∣ Fubo (free trial)

The 2025 NCAA volleyball tournament will air across the ESPN and ABC family of networks. All first- and second-round games can be found streaming on ESPN+, ESPN’s subscription streaming service, and Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

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Live results of Saturday’s NCAA women’s volleyball tournament

Minnesota 1, Iowa State 0

The Gophers win the first set 25-22.

SMU 1, Florida 0

The Mustangs win the first match 25-11.

TCU 1, Texas A&M 0

The Horned Frogs took the first set, 25-23.

Nebraska 1, Kansas State 0

Nebraska goes for the it’s 32nd win of the season.

Texas 3, Penn State 0

Texas eliminates defending champion Penn State, 25-16, 25-9, 25-19.

Pittsburgh 3, Michigan 0

No. 1 seed Pitt won 25-23, 25-23, 25-18 to eliminate Michigan.

Louisville 3, Marquette 2

Louisville staved off an upset 21-25, 25-11, 23-25, 25-19, 15-12.

NCAA volleyball second-round matchups, game times

The second round concludes Saturday Dec. 6.

Lexington bracket

No. 1 Kentucky 3, No. 8 UCLA 1 (30-28, 25-16, 28-30, 25-17)
No. 3 Creighton 3, No. 6 UNI 1 (25-18, 23-25, 25-22, 25-21)
No. 2 Arizona State 3, Utah State 1 (25-15, 25-18, 22-25, 25-15)
Cal Poly 3, No. 4 USC 2 (25-19, 25-20, 20-25, 14-25, 15-7)

Austin bracket

No. 4 Indiana 3, No. 5 Colorado 0 (25-20, 25-17, 25-23)
No. 3 Wisconsin 3, North Carolina 0 (25-14, 25-21, 27-25)
No. 1 Texas vs. No. 8 Penn State, 7:30 p.m. ET, Saturday
No. 2 Stanford vs. Arizona, 9 p.m. ET, Saturday

Pittsburgh bracket

No. 3 Purdue 3, No. 6 Baylor 1 (25-16, 25-19, 23-25, 25-20)
No. 1 Pittsburgh 3, Michigan 0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-18)
No. 2 SMU vs. Florida, 8 p.m. ET, Saturday
No. 4 Minnesota vs. No. 5 Iowa State, 8 p.m. ET, Saturday

Lincoln bracket

No. 4 Kansas 3, No. 5 Miami 1 (25-17, 25-22, 22-25, 27-25)
No. 2 Louisville 3, Marquette 2 (21-25, 25-11, 23-25, 25-19, 15-12)
No. 1 Nebraska vs. Kansas State, 8 p.m. ET, Saturday
No. 3 Texas A&M vs. No. 6 TCU, 8 p.m. ET, Saturday

NCAA volleyball first-round results

Lexington bracket

No. 1 Kentucky 3, Wofford 0 (25-11, 25-19, 25-12)
No. 8 UCLA 3, Georgia Tech 2 (24-26, 25-19, 25-23, 25-18, 15-10)
Cal Poly 3, No. 5 BYU 2 (25-19, 17-25, 20-25, 25-20, 15-10)
No. 4 USC 3, Princeton 0, (25-19, 25-12, 25-13)
No. 3 Creighton 3, Northern Colorado 2 (12-25, 25-23,25-23,17-25, 8-15)
No. 6 Northern Iowa 3, Utah 2 (15-25, 21-25, 26-24, 25-20, 15-10)
Utah State 3, No. 7 Tennessee 2 (25-19, 25-15, 19-25, 25-18, 15-11)
No. 2 Arizona State 3, Coppin State 0 (25-11, 25-14, 25-12)

Austin bracket

No. 1 Texas 3, Florida A&M 0 (25-11, 25- 8, 25-14)
No. 8 Penn State 3, South Florida 1 (25-23, 12-25, 25-21, 25-19)
No. 5 Colorado 3, American 0 (25-16, 25-19, 25-16)
No. 4 Indiana 3, Toledo 0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-17)
No. 3 Wisconsin 3, Eastern Illinois 0 (25-11, 25-6, 25-19)
North Carolina 3, No. 6 UTEP 1 (24-26, 25-11, 25-18, 25-21)
Arizona 3, No. 7 South Dakota State 1 (25-21, 22-25, 25-15, 25-15)
No. 2 Stanford 3, Utah Valley 1 (21-25, 25-21, 25-13, 25-14)

Pittsburgh bracket

No. 1 Pitt 3, UMBC 0 (25-10, 25-17, 25-13)
Michigan 3, No. 8 Xavier 0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-23)
No. 5 Iowa State 3, St. Thomas-Minnesota 2 (21-25, 25-13, 25-16, 21-25, 15-8)
No. 4 Minnesota 3, Fairfield 0 (25-12, 25-7, 25-13)
No. 3 Purdue 3, Wright State 0 (25-13, 25-21, 25-19)
No. 6 Baylor 3, Arkansas State 2 (23-25, 25-20, 30-28, 23-25, 15-10)
Florida 3, No. 7 Rice 0 (27-25, 25-23, 25-19)
No. 2 SMU 3, Central Arkansas 0 (25-13, 25-13, 25-13)

Lincoln bracket

No. 1 Nebraska 3, LIU 0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-17)
Kansas State 3, San Diego 2 (21-25, 25-17, 26-28, 25-22, 15-12)
No. 5 Miami 3, Tulsa 1 (25-22, 13-25, 25-22, 25-20)
No. 4 Kansas 3, High Point 0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-18)
No. 3 Texas A&M 3, Campbell 0 (25-20, 25-10, 25-13)
No. 6 TCU 3, Stephen F. Austin 0 (25-8, 26-24, 25-20)
Marquette 3, Western Kentucky 0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-16)
No. 2 Louisville 3, Loyola Chicago 0 (25-17, 25-9, 25-12)

NCAA volleyball tournament rounds

Second round: Dec. 6
Regionals: Dec. 11 and 13 or Dec. 12 and 14
Semifinals: Thursday, Dec. 18
National championship: 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 21

All games on ESPN Unlimited, ESPN, ABC

NCAA volleyball games Friday

Cal Poly 3, USC 2

Cal Poly 3, No. 4 USC 2 (25-19, 25-20, 20-25, 14-25, 15-7)

Final: Stanford 3, Utah Valley 1

No. 2 Stanford 3, Utah Valley 1 (21-25, 25-21, 25-13, 25-14)

Final: Arizona State 3, Utah State 1

No. 2 Arizona State 3, Utah State 1 (25-15, 25-18, 22-25, 25-15)

Final: Nebraska 3, Long Island University 0

No. 1 Nebraska swept Long Island University 25-11, 25-15, 25-17

Final: No. 3 Wisconsin 3, North Carolina 0

No. 3 Wisconsin swept North Carolina 25-14, 25-21, 27-25

Final: No. 3 Creighton 3, No. 6 UNI 1

No. 3 Creighton defeated No. 6 UNI 25-18, 23-25, 25-22, 25-21

Final: No. 4 Minnesota 3, Fairfield 0

No. 4 Minnesota swept Fairfield 25-12, 25-7, 25-13

Final: Texas 3, Florida A&M

No. 1 Texas swept Florida A&M (25-11, 25- 8, 25-14)

Final: Arizona 3, No. 7 South Dakota State 1

Arizona defeated No. 7 South Dakota State 25-21, 22-25, 25-15, 25-15

Final: Kentucky 3, UCLA 1

No. 1 Kentucky defeated No. 8 UCLA 30-28, 25-16, 28-30, 25-17

Final: Kansas 3, Miami 1

No. 4 Kansas defeated No. 5 Miami (25-17, 25-22, 22-25, 27-25)

Final: Texas A&M 3, Campbell 0

Texas A&M swept Campbell 25-20, 25-10, 25-13

Final: SMU 3, Central Arkansas 0

No. 2 SMU swept Central Arkansas 25-13, 25-13, 25-13

Final: Purdue 3, No. 6 Baylor 1

No. 3 Purdue defeated No. 6 Baylor 1 (25-16, 25-19, 23-25, 25-20)

Final: No. 4 Indiana 3, No. 5 Colorado 0

No. 4 Indiana swept No. 5 Colorado (25-20, 25-17, 25-23)

Final: Kansas State 3, San Diego 2

Kansas State defeated No. 8 San Diego 21-25, 25-17, 26-28, 25-22, 15-12

Final: Pitt 3, UMBC 0

No. 1 Pitt swept UMBC 25-10, 25-17, 25-13

Final: Penn State 3, South Florida 1

No. 8 Penn State defeated South Florida 25-23, 12-25, 25-21, 25-19

No. 8 Penn State took the first set 25-23, while South Florida took the second set 25-12. The defending champions won the third set 25-21 and the fourth 25-19 to win, 3-1.

Final: Iowa State 3, St. Thomas-Minnesota 2

No. 5 Iowa State defeated St. Thomas-Minnesota 21-25, 25-13, 25-16, 21-25, 15-8

St. Thomas took the first set 25-21, while Iowa State took the second, 25-13, and third, 25-16. St. Thomas forced a decisive fifth set by taking the fourth 25-21, but Iowa State closed it out 15-8 in the fifth.

Final: Louisville 3, Loyola Chicago 0

No. 2 Louisville swept Loyola Chicago 25-17, 25-9, 25-12.

Final: TCU 3, Stephen F. Austin 0

No. 6 TCU swept Stephen F. Austin 25-8, 26-24, 25-20.

Final: Florida 3, Rice 0

Florida swept No. 7 Rice 27-25, 25-23, 25-19.

Final: Michigan 3, Xavier 0

Michigan swept No. 8 Xavier 25-19, 25-15, 25-23

Final: Marquette 3, Western Kentucky 0

Marquette swept No. 7 Western Kentucky 25-22, 25-21, 25-16.

NCAA volleyball games Thursday

Final: USC 3, Princeton 0

No. 3 seed USC swept Princeton 25-19, 25-12, 25-13

Final: Kentucky 3, Wofford 0

No. 1 Kentucky swept Wofford 25-11, 25-19, 25-12

Final: Arizona State 3, Coppin State 0

No. 2 Arizona State swept Coppin State 25-11, 25-14, 25-12

Final: Wisconsin 3, Eastern Illinois 0

No. 3 Wisconsin swept Eastern Illinois 25-11, 25-6, 25-19

Final: Purdue 3, Wright State 0

No. 3 Purdue swept Wright State 25-13, 25-21, 25-19

Final: Creighton 3, Northern Colorado 2

No. 3 Creighton swept Northern Colorado 12-25, 25-23,25-23,17-25, 8-15

Final: Kansas 3, High Point 0

No. 4 Kansas swept High Point 25-20, 25-15, 25-18

Final: Cal Poly 3, BYU 2

Cal Poly defeated No. 5 BYU 25-19, 17-25, 20-25, 25-20, 15-10

Final: Utah State 3, Tennessee 2

Utah State defeated No. 7 Tennessee 25-19, 25-15, 19-25, 25-18, 15-11

Final: North Carolina 3, UTEP 1

North Carolina downed No. 6 UTEP 24-26, 25-11, 25-18, 25-21

Final: Northern Iowa 3, Utah 2

No. 6 Northern Iowa defeated Utah 15-25, 21-25, 26-24, 25-20, 15-10

Final: UCLA 3, Georgia Tech 2

No. 8 UCLA defeated Georgia Tech 24-26, 25-19, 25-23, 25-18, 15-10

Final: Baylor 3, Arkansas State 2

No. 6 Baylor defeated Arkansas State 23-25, 25-20, 30-28, 23-25, 15-10

Final: Miami 3, Tulsa 1

No. 5 Miami defeated Tulsa 25-22, 13-25, 25-22, 25-20

Final: Indiana 3, Toledo 0

No. 4 Indiana swept Toledo 25-18, 25-15, 25-17

Final: Colorado 3, American University 0

Colorado eliminated American 25-16, 25-19, 25-16

NCAA volleyball tournament automatic qualifiers

Here’s a look at the 31 teams that earned automatic berths to the 2025 NCAA volleyball tournament by virtue of winning their conferences:

ACC: Stanford
American: Tulsa
American East: UMBC
Atlantic Sun: Central Arkansas
Atlantic 10: Loyola Chicago
Big East: Creighton
Big Sky: Northern Colorado
Big South: High Point
Big Ten: Nebraska
Big 12: Arizona State
Big West: Cal Poly
CAA: Campbell
Conference USA: Western Kentucky
Horizon: Wright State
Ivy: Princeton
MAAC: Fairfield
MAC: Toledo
MEAC: Coppin State
Missouri Valley: Northern Iowa
Mountain West: Utah State
NEC: LIU
Ohio Valley: Eastern Illinois
Patriot: American
SEC: Kentucky
SoCon: Wofford
Southland: Stephen F. Austin
SWAC: Florida A&M
Summit: St. Thomas
Sun Belt: Arkansas State
WAC: Utah Valley
WCC: San Diego

When is the NCAA volleyball Final Four in 2025?

Dates: Thursday, Dec. 18 and Sunday, Dec. 21

The two semifinal matches in the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA volleyball tournament will take place on Thursday, Dec. 18 and will be followed three days later by the national championship game on Sunday, Dec. 21.

NCAA volleyball tournament champions

Penn State is the reigning NCAA volleyball champion, having defeated Louisville in four sets last year in the national title game. It was the Nittany Lions’ eighth volleyball championship since 1999.

Here’s a look at the past 10 NCAA volleyball champions:

2024: Penn State
2023: Texas
2022: Texas
2021: Wisconsin
2020: Kentucky
2019: Stanford
2018: Stanford
2017: Nebraska
2016: Stanford
2015: Nebraska

For the full list of champions, click here.

The UFC’s bantamweight champion, Merab Dvalishvili, will step into the Octagon at UFC 323 with yet his latest chance to prove he’s almost unbeatable.

He’ll be trying to defend his UFC bantamweight title for the fourth straight time in a rematch against Petr Yan, and a loss would be Dvalishvili’s first since April 2018, when he suffered a defeat to Ricky Simon by guillotine choke.

Now he’s won 14 in a row, a streak that includes a victory over Yan by unanimous decision in 2023 and victories over luminaries such as Jose Aldo, Henry Cejudo and two against Sean O’Malley.

But for all of Dvalishvili’s dominance and charisma, he’s not necessarily a crowd-pleaser. Primarily a grappler, Dvalishvili (21-4, KOs) holds the UFC all-time record for takedowns with 117. But he has only one knockout during his 14-match winning streak.

USA TODAY Sports has everything you need to enjoy UFC 323, including updates, highlights and analysis:

UFC 323: Time, PPV, streaming for Dvalishvili vs Yan

The highly anticipated rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6 and can be purchased on ESPN+ PPV.

Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
Location: T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas, NV)
Early Prelims start time: 6 p.m. ET
Early Prelims card TV: FX; Prelims stream: ESPN+, Disney+
Prelims card start time: 8 p.m. ET
Prelims card TV: ESPN2/FX; Prelims stream: ESPN+, Disney+
Main card start time: 10 p.m. ET

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UFC 323 results: Prelims

Fares Ziam def. Nazim Sadykhov by TKO (2nd rd), lightweight

UFC 323 results: Early Prelims

Brunno Ferreira def. Marvin Vettori by unanimous decision, middleweight
Jalin Turner def. Edson Barboza by TKO (1st rd), lightweight
Iwo Baraniewski def. Ibo Aslan KO (1st rd), light heavyweight
Mansur Abdul-Malik def. Antonio Trocoli by submission (guillotine choke/1st rd), middleweight
Mairon Santos def. Muhammad Naimov by TKO (3rd rd), featherweight

UFC 323 predictions: Dvalishvili vs. Yan expert picks

Sporting News: Merab via unanimous decision

Daniel Yanofsky writes: ‘Has Yan improved his takedown defense (85%) since the last fight? Even against other opponents, they aren’t on the same level as Merab. Even if injuries may have affected Yan last time, it appears nothing can stop Merab, especially on the floor. Expect the same result here.’

Action Network: Merab Dvalishvili

Billy Ward writes: ‘With the champion only about two years older than the challenger, it’s also hard to say that time could be the equalizer here, as both men are in roughly the same stage of their careers. For all of those reasons, the roughly four-to-one odds on ‘The Machine’ to retain his title feel about right.’

Score and Stats: Merab Dvalishvili

Rick Rockwell writes: ‘You can throw caution to the wind and bet on a KO upset, but I don’t see it happening. Merab wins with defense, timing, pacing, and suffocating wrestling. Yan didn’t have an answer for that in 2023, and he won’t have an answer for it now.’

UFC 323 odds: Dvalishvili vs. Yan fight

Odds via BetMGM as of Thursday.

Merab Dvalishvili (-500) vs. Petr Yan (+340); For bantamweight title

UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan fight card

Fight card according to ESPN:

Fight card according to ESPN.

Main Card:

Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan; For bantamweight title
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van; For flyweight title
Brandon Moreno vs. Tatsuro Taira; Flyweight
Henry Cejudo vs. Payton Talbott; Lightweight
Jan Blachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov; Bantamweight

Prelims:

Grant Dawson vs. Manuel Torres; Lightweight
Chris Duncan vs. Terrance McKinney; Lightweight
Maycee Barber vs. Karine Silva; Women’s flyweight
Nazim Sadykhov vs. Fares Ziam; Lightweight

Early Prelims:

Marvin Vettori vs. Brunno Ferreira; Middleweight
Edson Barboza vs. Jalin Turner; Lightweight
Ibo Aslan vs. Iwo Baraniewski; Light Heavyweight
Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Antonio Trocoli; Middleweight
Muhammad Naimov vs. Mairon Santos; Featherweight

UFC 323 preliminary and main card start times

Here are your start times.

Early Prelims: 6 p.m. ET (FX, ESPN+, Disney+)
Prelims: 8 p.m. ET (ESPN2, FX, ESPN+, Disney+)
Main card: 10 p.m. ET (PPV on ESPN+)

UFC 324 moves to Paramount+, ending PPV era for UFC

After UFC 323, the organization now moves on from its PPV model with ESPN and ESPN+. With its seven-year, $7.7 billion deal with Paramount, the promise is upwards of 40 UFC events a year. It all begins in 2026 with UFC 324 on Jan. 24, which will broadcast on streaming service Paramount+.

UFC 323 odds: Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan full card

Fight card according to ESPN: Odds via BetMGM as of Thursday.

Main Card:

Merab Dvalishvili (-500) vs. Petr Yan (+340); For bantamweight title
Alexandre Pantoja (-265) vs. Joshua Van (+200); For flyweight title
Brandon Moreno (+110) vs. Tatsuro Taira (-140); Flyweight
Henry Cejudo (+200) vs. Payton Talbott (-265); Lightweight
Jan Blachowicz (-140) vs. Bogdan Guskov (+110); Bantamweight

Prelims:

Grant Dawson (-235) vs. Manuel Torres (+180); Lightweight
Chris Duncan (-195) vs. Terrance McKinney (+150); Lightweight
Maycee Barber (-180) vs. Karine Silva (+140); Women’s flyweight
Nazim Sadykhov (+115) vs. Fares Ziam (-145); Lightweight

Early Prelims:

Marvin Vettori (-120) vs. Brunno Ferreira (-110); Middleweight
Edson Barboza (+200) vs. Jalin Turner (-265); Lightweight
Ibo Aslan (+165) vs. Iwo Baraniewski (-215); Light Heavyweight
Mansur Abdul-Malik (-1000) vs. Antonio Trocoli (+560); Middleweight
Muhammad Naimov (+220) vs. Mairon Santos (+295); Featherweight

Ring walk time for Dvalishvili and Yan main event

The Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan fight card consists of 14 fights and will begin at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 6, 2025, with early prelim fights. The main event for the Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan fight is expected to be around 11:30 p.m. ET. However, the duration of the undercard will impact the actual start.

Where is UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs Yan?

UFC 323: Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

UFC 323 live stream

The Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan prelims and early prelims fights will be available to stream on ESPN+ and Disney+, while the main card will be streamed on ESPN Pay-Per-View.

UFC 323 price

UFC events are available to ESPN+ subscribers. The cost of the service is $10.99 a month or $109.99 for the year. The PPV is available for an additional $79.99.

Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan: Tale of the tape

Georgia football dominated Alabama 28-7 on Saturday, Dec. 6, en route to another SEC championship win.

Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart picked up his first win against Alabama in the SEC championship game, as he was 0-4 against the Crimson Tide for an SEC title in his career. Smart also improved to 2-7 against Alabama, with his last win coming in the 2022 CFP national championship game.

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Georgia’s defense was dominant in the win, holding Alabama to 209 total yards with a turnover, including two fourth-down stops. Quarterback Gunner Stockton completed 20 of 26 passes for 156 yards with three touchdowns in the win.

Georgia locks up a top-four seed and a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff. Alabama is firmly on the CFP bubble, though, and is hoping to stay above Notre Dame and Miami at the backend of the 12-team bracket.

Here are the highlights from Georgia’s win.

Alabama vs Georgia score

Alabama vs Georgia live updates

This section will be updated.

Georgia wins

Georgia beats Alabama 28-7, winning its first SEC championship game in matchups against Alabama under Kirby Smart. The Bulldogs lock up a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff, and Alabama moves into bubble territory.

Alabama turns it over on downs again

Ty Simpson buys time in the pocket and fires to Germie Bernard in the end zone on fourth-and-10, but Bernard can’t haul it in as the ball is barely tipped by a Georgia defender.

Georgia leads 28-7 with under four minutes left.

Georgia lands knockout

Zachariah Branch takes Gunner Stockton’s screen pass 13 yards for a touchdown after maneuvering through multiple defenders.

Georgia goes up 28-7 with 6:51 to go in the fourth quarter, and that’s going to do it for the Bulldogs.

Alabama turns it over on downs

Alabama goes for it on fourth-and-2 from its own 12-yard line, but the Crimson Tide can’t move the chains. Georgia has a chance to go up three possessions with a field goal, which likely would be the knockout.

Georgia punts

Alabama has a chance to make this a one-possession game, although it’ll start its drive at the 5-yard line after Cole Adams has trouble with the punt.

The Crimson Tide take over with 9:06 remaining.

Germie Bernard scores for Alabama

Alabama dials up a receiver screen on third-and-5, and Germie Bernard takes it himself for a 23-yard touchdown after breaking multiple tackles. That was only Bernard’s second catch of the game.

Georgia still leads 21-7 with 12:33 remaining.

Georgia leads 21-0 after third quarter

Four consecutive punts by both teams gives the ball back to Alabama. The Crimson Tide defense is playing solid enough to win, but they need the offense to pick up the slack if it wants a chance to mount a comeback.

Georgia leads 21-0 after three quarters.

Alabama goes three-and-out again

Things continue to go badly for Alabama’s offense. A miscommunication on a run play results in a 5-yard loss by Ty Simpson, then a false start by Wilkin Formby sets the Crimson Tide back another five yards before going three-and-out.

Alabama has negative-1 yards combined in its first two drives of the third quarter.

Georgia goes up 21-0

Nate Frazier takes a handoff from Gunner Stockton 9 yards for a rushing touchdown, extending Georgia’s lead to 21-0 with 10:47 left in the third quarter.

Alabama is in trouble and desperately needs some offense soon.

Georgia sacks Ty Simpson

Georgia dials up pressure on third-and-9 and gets to Ty Simpson, sacking the Alabama quarterback for a 9-yard loss.

The Bulldogs force a three-and-out and take over on Alabama’s 40-yard line after the 24-yard return from Zachariah Branch.

Largest comeback in SEC championship game history

The largest comeback is SEC championship game history was in 2018, when Alabama rallied to beat Georgia after being down … 14 points.

Can the Crimson Tide accomplish the comeback again?

Georgia leads 14-0 at halftime

Alabama has 71 total yards at halftime and is hoping to make a few adjustments at the break. Georgia has held the ball for 19:59 of clock so far, compared to Alabama’s 10:01.

The Crimson Tide get the ball to start the third quarter.

Alabama goes three-and-out

Alabama goes three and out after Ty Simpson’s pass to Daniel Hill on third-and-2 falls incomplete. The Crimson Tide are looking to avoid going down three possessions before halftime.

Georgia punts

Alabama gets a much-needed stop, taking over on its own 25-yard line after the Georgia punt. The Crimson Tide take over with 5:21 before halftime, looking to lessen the deficit.

Alabama punts again

Alabama is struggling to find any momentum offensively, punting for the third time in its four possessions so far. Georgia takes over at its own 20-yard line after the 42-yard punt.

Georgia takes 14-0 lead

Gunner Stockton throws a 5-yard touchdown to Dillon Bell to take a 14-0 lead midway through the second quarter. The score caps off a 14-play, 57-yard drive for the Bulldogs that burns 7:44 of game clock.

It has been all Georgia so far in the SEC championship game.

Georgia intercepts Ty Simpson

Ty Simpson throws the ball behind Isaiah Horton into heavy coverage and is intercepted by Georgia safety Daylen Everette after the ball is tipped by KJ Bolden.

Everette returns the ball 34 yards to Alabama’s 38-yard line, although a facemask penalty pushes the Bulldogs back to their own 43-yard line. Georgia coming up with some big plays in the first quarter.

Georgia strikes first

Georgia capitalizes on the blocked punt, striking first after Gunner Stockton throws to a wide-open Roderick Robinson II for a 1-yard touchdown.

The Bulldogs lead 7-0 with 4:36 remaining in the first quarter.

Georgia blocks punt

Georgia’s Cole Speer clips Blake Doud’s punt, giving the Bulldogs possession on Alabama’s 14-yard line after the ball travels zero yards. Georgia’s special teams unit comes up with a potential momentum-shifting play.

Alabama, Georgia trade three-and-outs

Alabama punts after three consecutive run plays before the Crimson Tide hold strong on the subsequent Georgia drive.

Alabama takes over with 8:13 left in the first quarter.

Georgia punts

Nice start for the Alabama defense, forcing a punt after Georgia picks up back-to-back first downs to start the drive.

Alabama wins toss, defers

Alabama wins the coin toss and defers to the second half. Georgia will start with possession.

Pregame

Ty Simpson stats

Alabama’s Ty Simpson has been one of the most efficient quarterbacks in college football this season. Here’s a look at his stats as the first-year starter:

Passing: 256 of 389 passing (65.8%) for 3,056 yards with 25 touchdowns to four interceptions
Rushing: 75 carries for 126 yards with two touchdowns

Texas Tech beats BYU with ease

Texas Tech dominates BYU in the Big 12 championship game, taking down the Cougars 34-7. The Crimson Tide are likely locked into the CFP now, regardless of the SEC championship game result.

The CFP committee ranked Alabama at No. 9 in the latest update, and it would be a shock for the Crimson Tide to fall below other at-large teams like Miami, Vanderbilt and Texas, who all didn’t reach their respective conference championship games.

Drew Bobo injury update

Georgia starting center Drew Bobo, the son of offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, is out for the SEC championship game, according to the availability report. Bobo injured his foot in the first half of the Bulldogs’ game against Georgia Tech last week and was seen with a walking boot and crutches later in the game.

Kirby Smart is unsure if he’ll return this season.

What is Kirby Smart’s record vs Alabama?

Georgia coach Kirby Smart has a 116-20 record in 10 seasons with the Bulldogs, although seven of those losses have come against Alabama, where he was the defensive coordinator from 2008-15.

Smart has a 1-7 record against the Crimson Tide in his career, with his lone win coming in the 2022 CFP national championship game. He’s also 0-2 against Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer.

Josh Cuevas injury update

Cuevas, who has 30 receptions for 341 yards with four touchdowns this season, also didn’t play against Auburn or Eastern Illinois to finish the regular season. He had six receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown against Oklahoma in his last outing.

SEC championship availability report

Here’s a look at the most recent SEC availability report for the SEC championship game:

Georgia

Out:

WR Colbie Young
TE Ethan Barbour
RB Bo Walker
DB Kyron Jones
DL Jordan Hall
OL Drew Bobo

Questionable

S Zion Branch

Alabama

Out

DB Kameron Howard
LB Kelby Collins
LB Jah-Marien Latham
DB Dre Kirkpatrick Jr.
DL LT Overton
RB Kevin Riley
OL Mal Waldrep Jr.
DL Jeremiah Beaman

Questionable

RB Jam Miller
OL Kam Dewberry
TE Josh Cuevas
TE Danny Lewis Jr.

What time does Alabama vs Georgia start?

Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
Time: 4 p.m. ET
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)

Alabama vs Georgia will kick off at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 6 from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

What TV channel is Alabama vs Georgia on today?

TV channel: ABC
Livestream: Fubo (free trial)

The SEC championship game between Alabama and Georgia will be broadcast on ABC. Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which carries ABC and offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Alabama vs Georgia predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Dec. 5.

Spread: Georgia (-2.5)
Over/under: 47.5
Moneyline: Georgia -140 | Alabama +115

Austin Curtright, USA TODAY Sports: Smart wins his second game ever against Alabama as Georgia’s head coach, getting revenge on the Crimson Tide to lock up a top-four seed in the CFP. Alabama falls to bubble status, hoping BYU doesn’t beat Texas Tech in the Big 12 championship game to potentially steal a bid from the Crimson Tide.

Alabama football schedule 2025

Here’s a look at Alabama’s schedule in 2025, including past scores.

Saturday, Aug. 30: Florida State 31, Alabama 17
Saturday, Sept. 6: Alabama 73, UL Monroe 0
Saturday, Sept. 13: Alabama 38, Wisconsin 14
Saturday, Sept. 20: BYE
Saturday, Sept. 27: Alabama 24, Georgia 21 *
Saturday, Oct. 4: Alabama 30, Vanderbilt 14 *
Saturday, Oct. 11: Alabama 27, Missouri 24 *
Saturday, Oct. 18: Alabama 37, Tennessee 20 *
Saturday, Oct. 25: Alabama 29, South Carolina 22 *
Saturday, Nov. 1: BYE
Saturday, Nov. 8: Alabama 20, LSU 9 *
Saturday, Nov. 15: Oklahoma 23, Alabama 21 *
Saturday, Nov. 22: Alabama 56, Eastern Illinois 0
Saturday, Nov. 29: Alabama 27, Auburn 20 *
Saturday, Dec. 6: Alabama vs Georgia | ABC, 4 p.m. ET **

* – denotes SEC game

** – denotes SEC championships game

Georgia football schedule 2025

Here’s a look at Georgia’s schedule in 2025, including past scores.

Saturday, Aug. 30: Georgia 45, Marshall 7
Saturday, Sept. 6: Georgia 28, Austin Peay 6
Saturday, Sept. 13: Georgia 44, Tennessee 41 (OT) *
Saturday, Sept. 20: BYE
Saturday, Sept. 27: Alabama 24, Georgia 21 *
Saturday, Oct. 4: Georgia 35, Kentucky 14 *
Saturday, Oct. 11: Georgia 20, Auburn 10 *
Saturday, Oct. 18: Georgia 43, Mississippi 35 *
Saturday, Oct. 25: BYE
Saturday, Nov. 1: Georgia 24, Florida 20 *
Saturday, Nov. 8: Georgia 41, Mississippi State 21 *
Saturday, Nov. 15: Georgia 35, Texas 10 *
Saturday, Nov. 22: Georgia 35, Charlotte 3
Saturday, Nov. 29: Georgia 16, Georgia Tech 9
Saturday, Dec. 6: Alabama vs Georgia | ABC, 4 p.m. ET **

* – denotes SEC game

** – denotes SEC championships game

The first College Football Playoff berth up for grabs on Saturday, Dec. 6 has been handed out.

In a rematch between two of the Big 12’s top-ranked teams, No. 6 Texas Tech (No. 4 in CFP rankings) secured a 34-7 win over No. 11 BYU (No. 11 in CFP rankings) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

The win marks the first Big 12 championship for the Red Raiders, and sends Joey McGuire’s squad to the CFP for the first time in program history. 

Watch the Big 12 championship game on Fubo (free trial)

Behren Morton led the way on offense for Texas Tech, as he completed 20 of 33 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns, both of which were to Coy Eakin. 

The Red Raiders started putting the game away in the third quarter when Cameron Dickey scored an 11-yard rushing touchdown immediately following a Ben Roberts interception of BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier. 

Texas Tech’s top-ranked defense, led by star linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, took over from there. Roberts’ interception started a three-drive stretch where the Red Raiders came up with a takeaway on defense, with Roberts adding another interception. 

If that wasn’t impressive by Texas Tech’s defense, perhaps keeping BYU scoreless since its opening drive is. The Cougars created just 110 total yards of offense over their final 12 drives after their first drive, which went 14 plays for 90 yards. 

With its win, Texas Tech likely locked up a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff. BYU will miss out on the CFP, barring any unforeseen changes to the field, despite having an 11-2 record. 

USA TODAY Sports provided live updates, stats and highlights from the Big 12 championship game between Texas Tech and BYU. Follow below: 

Texas Tech vs BYU score

Texas Tech vs BYU live updates

This section will be updated with new information

Final score: Texas Tech 34, BYU 7

Texas Tech wins Big 12 championship

Texas Tech secures its top-four spot in the College Football Playoff with a 34-7 win over BYU in the Big 12 championship. It’s the first outright conference championship for Texas Tech since 1955, and the program’s first Big 12 title.

Texas Tech extends lead with FG

Scott Harrington hits the 28-yard field goal attempt to push Texas Tech’s lead over BYU to 27 points. This one is all about done at AT&T Stadium.

Texas Tech recovers fumble

When it rains, it pours. Texas Tech comes up with another takeaway on defense as Jayden Cofield jumps on LJ Martin’s fumble that was forced by John Curry. It’s the fourth takeaway of the game for the Red Raiders.

Behren Morton throws 28-yard TD pass

Texas Tech isn’t taking its foot off the gas pedal, as Behren Morton throws a 28-yard touchdown pass to Coy Eakin on fourth-and-2. It’s the second time in the afternoon that Morton and Eakin have connected for a score.

The Red Raiders now lead BYU 31-7.

Texas Tech misses field goal

Stone Harrington misses on a 49-yard field goal attempt. BYU takes over at its own 31-yard line down 24-7 with 10:36 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Texas Tech intercepts Bear Bachmeier

Texas Tech linebacker Ben Roberts picks off BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier for the second time in the last three drives. It’s the third consecutive drive that Texas Tech’s defense has come up with a takeaway.

Texas Tech extends lead with FG

Texas Tech cashes in on its takeaway with a 44-yard field goal from Stone Harrington to extend its lead to 24-7 over BYU with 12:49 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Texas Tech recovers fumble

Texas Tech brings the pressure and A.J. Holmes Jr. forces the ball out of Bear Bachmeier’s hands with a big hit, leading to the Red Raiders’ second takeaway of the game. Romello Height recovers the fumble and gives Texas Tech the ball at BYU’s 24-yard line.

Just an outstanding performance by Texas Tech’s defense on the afternoon, as it now has a forced fumble and an interception. BYU has yet to score since its opening drive.

End of third quarter: Texas Tech 21, BYU 7

Texas Tech is 15 minutes away from winning its first Big 12 championship trophy, as it leads BYU 21-7 at the end of the third quarter. The Cougars will start the fourth quarter with the ball.

Cameron Dickey extends Texas Tech lead with TD

Texas Tech breaks open the game with an 11-yard rushing touchdown from Cameron Dickey on the first play of the drive. The Red Raiders now lead BYU 21-7 after Dickey’s score and a successful 2-point conversion.

The scoring drive was set up by Ben Roberts’ interception of Bear Bachmeier. All momentum right now with Texas Tech.

Texas Tech intercepts Bear Bachmeier

Ben Roberts perfectly times Texas Tech’s first takeaway of the game, as he swats down Bear Bachmeier’s passing attempt and then catches his own deflection for the interception. It’s just the fifth interception this season by Bachmeier.

The Red Raiders’ defense has been outstanding.

Texas Tech turns ball over on downs

Texas Tech elects to go for it on fourth-and-2 and it costs the Red Raiders, as Behren Morton’s throw into the end zone for Caleb Douglas falls short. The Red Raiders’ lead stays at one possession, 13-7, with 4:58 remaining in the third quarter.

It’s a big stop for the Cougars’ defense. However, there appeared to be a potential missed defensive pass interference call in the back of the end zone on BYU.

BYU misses field goal attempt

BYU misses out on an opportunity to cut the deficit, as Will Ferrin misses the 46-yard field goal attempt. It’s not the start the Cougars wanted after driving down to the Texas Tech 28-yard line on a 12-play drive that latest over five minutes of game time.

BYU starts second half with ball

It will be BYU up first on offense to begin the second half. A big drive is coming up for the Cougars, who haven’t been able to score since their opening drive.

End of first half: Texas Tech 13, BYU 7

Texas Tech leads BYU 13-7 at halftime in the Big 12 championship game.

The leading team at halftime has won the last five Big 12 championship games. One thing to watch out for coming out of halftime and in the second half for BYU is the health of Bear Bachmeier, who has been seen limping due to an ankle injury he sustained on the first drive of the game.

Texas Tech created 228 total yards of offense in the first 30 minutes of action, while BYU created just 114.

Texas Tech extends leads with FG

Texas Tech extends its lead to 13-7 just before halftime with a 40-yard field goal attempt from Stone Harrington.

The scoring drive was set up by a crazy play on third-and-1 at its own 42-yard line when Terrance Carter Jr. recovered J’Koby Williams’ fumble at the BYU 35-yard line and brought it down to the 25.

BYU miss snap leads to punt

A miscommunication error between Bruce Mitchell and Bear Bachmeier on the snap forces BYU to punt the ball back to Texas Tech out of the two-minute timeout. The self-inflicted wound results in a loss of 13 yards.

Texas Tech now has an opportunity to add to its lead before halftime.

BYU facing third down out of two-minute timeout

Texas Tech leads BYU 10-7 at the two-minute timeout. The Cougars are facing a big third-and-10 out of the timeout, as they are knocking on the door of the Red Raiders’ side of the field.

BYU hasn’t been able to find the same rhythm (or success) that it had on its first drive over its last few drives. One contributing piece to that has been Bear Bachmeier’s inability to run due to a lingering ankle injury that ESPN’s Kris Budden reported he sustained on the first drive of the game.

Texas Tech misses FG attempt

Texas Tech is unable to capitalize on great field position, as Stone Harrington’s 48-yard field goal attempt goes wide left. It’s a big break for BYU, which tried to pick up a first down with a fake punt.

Red Raiders lead 10-7 with 4:51 remaining in the second quarter. BYU gets the ball back at its own 30-yard line.

BYU unsuccessful with fake punt

BYU attempts to pick up the first down with a fake punt on fourth-and-7, but it blows up terribly for the Cougars. Sam Vander Haar’s pass attempt falls well short of reaching Bodie Schoonover, resulting in a turnover on downs.

Texas Tech takes over at the BYU 40-yard line.

Coy Eakin makes back-shoulder catch for Texas Tech TD

Holy smokes, Coy Eakin! The Texas Tech wide receiver makes a miraculous back-shoulder catch to give the Red Raiders their first touchdown score of the game. It’s a 33-yard touchdown pass from Behren Morton.

That’s now back-to-back scoring drives put together by Texas Tech after being forced to punt to begin the game. Texas Tech has created 131 total yards of offense on 18 plays in those drives.

The scoring drive was seven plays for 61 yards and took 2:34 off the game clock.

Texas Tech gets stop

It’s a quick three-and-out for BYU on its second drive of the afternoon after Hunter Lee tackles LJ Martin for a loss of a yard. The Cougars’ drive lasted just three plays and lost a couple yards.

A big stop and response by the Red Raiders’ defense, which ranks third in the country in scoring at 11.3 points per game. Behren Morton and Co. head back out on offense.

Texas Tech gets on board with FG

Texas Tech is on the board with a 23-yard field goal from Stone Harrington. The Red Raiders’ two false starts in the red zone end up costing them a few points.

The scoring drive was 11 plays for 70 yards and took 5:02 off the game clock.

End of first quarter: BYU 7, Texas Tech 0

Texas Tech facing fourth down decision

Texas Tech lets the clock run down to finish the first quarter, buying some extra time to think over kicking a 22-yard field goal or going for it on fourth-and-5.

The Red Raiders were down at the 4-yard line but were moved back after their second false start penalty in the red zone. That 5-yard penalty on left tackle Howard Sampson could leave some points off the board for Texas Tech.

BYU leads 7-0 after the first quarter in the Big 12 championship game.

BYU takes lead with TD

BYU strikes first with a 10-yard rushing touchdown from LJ Martin. It’s the first points allowed this season by Texas Tech’s defense on an opening drive, per the ABC broadcast.

It’s a great drive put together by the Cougars, who drove 90 yards in 14 plays in nearly seven minutes of game clock. BYU showed some creativity on the drive with a few trick plays, including a fake reverse pass on first-and-10 at the Texas Tech 33-yard line, which went for 22 yards to the Texas Tech 11-yard line.

BYU moves into Texas Tech territory

Bear Bachmeier connects with LJ Martin for a 9-yard pass to get into Texas Tech territory for the first time on the afternoon. The Cougars have found a nice rhythm on offense, mixing up the pass and run game. Injury timeout on the field after a Texas Tech linebacker went down.

Texas Tech punts

BYU’s defense comes up with a near walk-in pick-6, but Faletau Satuala is unable to hold onto it. It’s a big third-down stop for the Cougars’ defense nonetheless, as Texas Tech sends the punt unit out.

Bear Bachmeier and BYU’s offense will start at its own 10-yard line.

Texas Tech moving on offense

Texas Tech moves into BYU’s side of the field on its first drive. Behren Morton has completed 3-of-5 passes for 25 yards to begin the drive.

Pregame

The Big 12 championship game is almost underway at AT&T Stadium between Texas Tech and BYU! The Cougars won the toss and deferred the kickoff to the second half.

‘College GameDay’ picks for Texas Tech vs BYU

Here’s how the ‘College GameDay’ crew and celebrity guest picker Ernie Johnson picked the Big 12 championship game between Texas Tech and BYU:

Desmond Howard: Texas Tech
Pat McAfee: Texas Tech
Ernie Johnson (guest picker): Texas Tech
Nick Saban: Texas Tech
Kirk Herbstreit: Texas Tech

BYU trolls CFP outlook

The Big 12 championship game is crucial for BYU’s CFP outlook, as a win would put the Cougars in the field. However, despite being 11-1 on the season and ranked for much of the season, it appears that BYU is not happy with its current CFP situation, as the Cougars posted a troll tweet on the athletic department’s official X account.

Has Texas Tech won the Big 12 championship before?

No, Texas Tech has not won the Big 12 championship before. In fact, Saturday’s appearance at AT&T Stadium is the first for the Red Raiders in the conference championship game.

Has BYU won the Big 12 championship before?

No, BYU has not won the Big 12 championship before. In fact, Saturday’s conference championship is the first appearance in the title game for BYU, which is in its third season as a Big 12 member.

BYU QB Bear Bachmeier warming up before Big 12 championship game

BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier has taken the field at AT&T Stadium for some pregame stretches ahead of the Big 12 championship game. The true freshman has been one of the Big 12’s top quarterbacks this season, as he has thrown for nearly 2,600 yards and 14 touchdowns while adding 11 scores on the ground.

Jacob Rodriguez wins ‘College GameDay’ challenge

Appearing on ‘College GameDay’ for an on-the-field interview, Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez won a $250,000 donation from Pat McAfee to a military foundation of Rodriguez’s choice for hitting a crossbar from roughly the 20-yard line.

Rodriguez’s wife, of course, is a member of the U.S. Army, as she is a Black Hawk helicopter pilot.

Jacob Rodriguez named Butkus Award winner

Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez has been one of the top defensive players in the country, as he leads all FBS players with seven forced fumbles this season. He was recently named the recipient of the 2025 Butkus Award, which is handed out to the top linebacker in the country.

Rodriguez is also the only FBS player since 2005 to have five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and four interceptions in the same season, according to Texas Tech’s game notes.

Big 12 championship game uniform matchup released

Texas Tech looks to be rocking with its home

What’s at stake for Texas Tech in Big 12 championship game?

Texas Tech is playing for a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff in the Big 12 championship game against BYU. The Red Raiders were moved up to the No. 4 seed in the penultimate CFP top 25 rankings after then-No. 3 Texas A&M lost in Week 14.

A loss for Texas Tech in the Big 12 title game would create the question of whether the Red Raiders have a strong enough resume to keep a top-four seed or not.

What’s at stake for BYU in Big 12 championship game?

BYU is playing for a spot in the College Football Playoff against Texas Tech.

The 11th-ranked Cougars are currently on the wrong side of the bubble: The No. 11 and 12 seeds will go to two of the five highest-ranked conference champions, meaning BYU’s only way in is to become a conference champion itself.

What time does Texas Tech vs BYU start?

Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
Time: Noon ET, 11 a.m. CT
Where: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)

Texas Tech vs BYU will kick off at noon ET (11 a.m. local time) on Saturday, Dec. 6 from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

What TV channel is Texas Tech vs BYU on today?

TV channel: ABC
Livestream: ESPN app | Fubo (free trial)

ABC will nationally broadcast the Big 12 championship game between Texas Tech and BYU. Joe Tessitore and Jesse Palmer will broadcast the game from the booth at AT&T Stadium, while Katie George and Kris Budden will report from the sidelines.

Streaming options for the game include the ESPN app (with a TV login) and Fubo, which carries ABC and offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Texas Tech vs BYU predictions

Here’s a look at some predictions for Texas Tech vs. BYU from USA TODAY Sports’ experts:

Matt Hayes, USA TODAY: Texas Tech 35, BYU 17

‘Look for Tech to take care of BYU by multiple touchdowns and enter the playoff ready to advance to the semifinals and even beyond. BYU is a physical, well-coached team that typically won’t make the crucial mistakes that can mean the difference against elite competition. The Red Raiders are simply more talented, with difference-making talent at quarterback, the defensive line and the entire front seven.’

Austin Curtright, USA TODAY Network: Texas Tech 31, BYU 10

‘Quarterback Behren Morton wasn’t quite himself against the Cougars the first time around this season, as he was returning from a multi-week injury. Still, Texas Tech’s suffocating defense was too much for BYU and true freshman Bear Bachmeier to handle in the 29-7 loss. The Red Raiders are the most capable Big 12 team to cause some chaos in the College Football Playoff, and standout defenders Jacob Rodriguez and David Bailey lead the way in Texas Tech’s first-ever Big 12 title.’

Texas Tech football schedule 2025

Here’s a look at Texas Tech’s schedule in 2025, including past scores:

Saturday, Aug. 30: No. 24 Texas Tech 67, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 7
Saturday, Sept. 6: No. 23 Texas Tech 62, Kent State 14
Saturday, Sept. 13: No. 20 Texas Tech 45, Oregon State 14
Saturday, Sept. 20: No. 16 Texas Tech 34, No. 18 Utah 10*
Saturday, Sept. 27: BYE
Saturday, Oct. 4: No. 14 Texas Tech 35, Houston 11*
Saturday, Oct. 11: No. 10 Texas Tech 42, Kansas 17*
Saturday, Oct. 18: Arizona State 26, No. 8 Texas Tech 22*
Saturday, Oct. 25: No. 15 Texas Tech 42, Oklahoma State 0*
Saturday, Nov. 1: No. 13 Texas Tech 43, Kansas State 20*
Saturday, Nov. 8: No. 9 Texas Tech 29, No. 8 BYU 7*
Saturday, Nov. 15: No. 8 Texas Tech 48, UCF 9*
Saturday, Nov. 22: BYE
Saturday, Nov. 29: No. 7 Texas Tech 49, West Virginia 0 *
Saturday, Dec. 6: vs No. 11 BYU | Noon ET | ABC (Fubo) **

* Denotes Big 12 game** Denotes Big 12 championship game

BYU football schedule 2025

Here’s a look at BYU’s schedule in 2025, including past scores:

Saturday, Aug. 30: No. 23 BYU 69, Portland State 0
Saturday, Sept. 6: No. 25 BYU 27, Stanford 3
Saturday, Sept. 13: BYE
Saturday, Sept. 20: BYU 34, East Carolina 13
Saturday, Sept. 27: No. 24 BYU 24, Colorado 21*
Friday, Oct. 3: No. 23 BYU 38, West Virginia 24*
Saturday, Oct. 11: No. 18 BYU 33, Arizona 27* (2OT)
Saturday, Oct. 18: No. 14 BYU 24, No. 22 Utah 21*
Saturday, Oct. 25: No. 10 BYU 41, Iowa State 27*
Saturday, Nov. 1: BYE
Saturday, Nov. 8: No. 9 Texas Tech 29, No. 8 BYU 7*
Saturday, Nov. 15: No. 12 BYU 44, TCU 13*
Saturday, Nov. 22: No. 11 BYU 26, Cincinnati 14*
Saturday, Nov. 29: No. 11 BYU 41, UCF 21*
Saturday, Dec. 6: vs. No. 6 Texas Tech | Noon ET | ABC (Fubo) **

* Denotes Big 12 game** Denotes Big 12 championship game

Iowa State didn’t waste any time replacing Matt Campbell after the longtime Cyclones coach left for Penn State.

Washington State coach Jimmy Rogers, who began his coaching career at his alma mater South Dakota State, is headed back to the Midwest after one season in Pullman.

The 38-year old Rogers went 27-3 through his two years as South Dakota State’s head coach, after spending more than a decade rising up the ranks with the Jackrabbits. His two-year stint included an undefeated run to the FCS national title in his debut, then a FCS final four appearance in 2024.

Here’s how we grade the hire:

Grade: B-

Iowa State kept Matt Campbell for 10 years. It would’ve kept him for life, if it could have. Campbell departs for Penn State as the best coach in Cyclones history.

Athletic director Jamie Pollard had a clear plan to replace Campbell. Iowa State hired Rogers within minutes of losing Campbell.

Can Rogers maintain a program’s momentum? Well, he’s already done that once before. He previously replaced South Dakota State legend John Stiegelmeier. In his first season as Stiegelmeier’s heir, Rogers’ Jackrabbits went 15-0 and won the FCS national championship. Not bad, eh?

Keeping the Cyclones roaring will be a greater challenge, and, unlike Big 12 rival Texas Tech, no oil money flows into Iowa State. It’s notable that Rogers, 38, has spent just one season at the FBS level. He went 6-6 at Washington State this season.

SDSU is Rogers’ alma mater. His years playing and coaching there give him familiarity with the Midwest terrain to which he now returns. As Pollard put it, Rogers brings “a knowledge of what it takes to be good in the Midwest.”

Defense is Rogers’ identity. In that way, he feels like a natural selection to replace Campbell, under whom the Cyclones could be trusted to field one of the Big 12’s best defenses.

Rogers’ lack of Power Four experience makes this hire a gamble. His resume looks pretty sharp, but it would have been a bit more reassuring if Rogers had spent another year or two at Washington State and proven himself there.