BYU’s march to its first Big 12 championship game is one step closer after Saturday’s 26-14 win on the road at Cincinnati. The No. 11 Cougars invaded a hostile Nippert Stadium and did what it took — they ran the ball, controlled the clock, played solid defense, made their field goals and won the turnover margin.

Along the way, BYU (10-1, 7-1) strengthened its narrative in the debate for the College Football Playoff. The Cougars have defeated six bowl-eligible teams who are no worse than 7-4, including four on the road with their lone defeat at No. 5 Texas Tech.

A victory Saturday would give BYU a legitimate case for an at-large bid, but with two more wins (UCF and Big 12 title game), the Cougars can take the inflated power out of the hands of the SEC-goggled selection committee and walk

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