The Big 12 has officially announced the football tiebreaking procedures for the 2024 championship game, marking the beginning of a new era for the conference.
Joining the Big 12 are former Pac-12 teams Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, and Utah, while Oklahoma and Texas have transitioned to the SEC. With these changes, the Big 12 now comprises 16 teams, creating a more competitive landscape.
It’s important to note that two upcoming matchups—Baylor vs. Utah in Week 2 and Arizona vs. Kansas State in Week 3—will not be counted as conference games, as they were arranged before Utah and Arizona joined the Big 12.
While the format for the top two teams based on conference records remains the same, the Big 12 has clarified the tiebreaking process for teams with identical records at the end of the regular season.
According to the Big 12, the tiebreaking criteria are as follows:
- Head-to-head record
- Win percentage against all common conference opponents
- Win percentage against the next highest-placed common opponent in standings
- Combined winning percentage in conference games of conference opponents
- Overall win total
- Highest ranking by SportSource Analytics (team rating score metric)
- Coin toss
The 2024 Big 12 Championship Game is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The victorious team will earn the title of Automatic Qualifier (AQ) for the 2024 College Football Playoff, adding another layer of excitement to the conference’s inaugural season with its expanded roster.
