Iowa State football team’s successful 10-2 regular season has secured them a spot in the Big 12 title game, with a win potentially leading to a spot in the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff. Ranked No. 16 in the final CFP rankings, the Cyclones are set to face No. 15 Arizona State in the championship game on December 7th.
If Iowa State wins the Big 12 title game, they will secure an automatic bid to the CFP as the likely 12 seed. However, a loss would mean missing out on the playoff entirely. The committee could potentially give the Cyclones a higher seed if they are deemed a “top four conference champion,” but they may have to jump Boise State or UNLV to do so.
Currently not included in the CFP bracket, Iowa State’s fate lies in their game against Arizona State. The Sun Devils are slightly favored, but the Cyclones would take their spot in the bracket with a win. Both teams are in a win-and-in scenario, with a loss for either team meaning exclusion from the playoff.
Overall, Iowa State’s chances of making the 2024 CFP rest on their performance in the Big 12 Championship Game. A win would solidify their spot in the playoff, while a loss would see them on the outside looking in. The game on December 7th will determine the Cyclones’ fate and their potential inclusion in the College Football Playoff.
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