Pure Speculation on BCS Fates of Texas, Oklahoma

We all saw the beating OU laid on Tech last night—at least those of us who care about the fate of the Big XII South division.

This sent the Big XII South into disarray, and the fates of OU and Texas (Tech is pretty much out of the discussion with their poor computer numbers in the BCS) hang in the balance. 

A little disclaimer: this article is not meant to settle any sort of argument or discredit another. It is simply a synopsis of a very possible scenario facing the college football world next Saturday.

The tie-breaker right now, as it stands in the Big XII South, is that the team with the highest BCS rank represents the division in the clash for the Big XII crown.

Texas beat OU in October by 10 points on a neutral field, OU destroyed Tech in Norman, and Texas lost to Tech in Lubbock on a last-second pass to Crabtree. 

This means that all three teams are now 1-1 against the other two, but Texas is the only one of the three that did not play at least one of the other two at home in Austin.

I'd say that lends some points for their argument to be ranked above OU in the final BCS poll. That is beside the point right now, however.

Let's ignore Florida, just for the purposes of this discussion, and assume that the BCS rankings will be without Texas Tech in the top seven.

If OU loses next week in Stillwater (semi-likely), and both Texas and Texas Tech win out (pretty likely), then Tech is vaulted to represent the South division in the conference title game.

If Tech wins the Big XII South, should they jump Texas and re-earn their right to play in the national title game? Or should Texas go, despite not winning the Big XII? 

Like I said, this is pure speculation. Just wanted to provide a little food for thought. Let the arguments begin!

And as always, Hook 'Em Horns.

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