BYU, Alamo Bowl and Big 12

Why are Colorado, BYU in Alamo Bowl? Explaining intra-conference bowl game between Big 12 teams
Colorado and BYU are facing off in the Alamo Bowl, despite both being in the Big 12. Here's an explanation as to why:
Buffs to face fellow Big 12 conference member BYU in Alamo Bowl
The Buffs are still part of the Pac-12 legacy selection for bowl games, which is why CU will face off against a fellow Big 12 opponent in the game. The Alamo Bowl holds the first non-playoff selection for both the Big 12 and the former Pac-12 schools this season and next.
Alamo Bowl preview: Odds, prediction and how to watch Colorado vs. BYU
On top of that, BYU's 6th-ranked offense in the conference averages 30.75 points-per-game and has scored 38 touchdowns to date. Colorado's defense in comparison is allowing just 22 points-per-game but has allowed big yards both on the ground and through the air.
BYU Football To Face Big 12 Foe Colorado In Alamo Bowl
BYU football is set to play in the Alamo Bowl against Big 12 foe Colorado. Kick off is on Saturday Dec. 28, 2024.
Deion Sanders, Colorado land in Alamo Bowl against fellow Big 12 team BYU
Deion Sanders and his Colorado Buffaloes will play a prime-time game against BYU in the Alamo Bowl, in an all-Big 12 matchup on Dec. 28.
BYU players eager to face Colorado’s superstars in 33rd-annual Valero Alamo Bowl
Colorado and BYU are both members of the Big 12, but they haven't faced off on the football field for 20 years and aren't bummed about facing each other in the Alamo Bowl.
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