BYU was eliminated from Big 12 title contention. Here’s how Cougar (and Colorado and Iowa State) fans reacted

Published: Nov 30, 2024, 9:58 p.m. MST

BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake watches as a play unfolds during a game between the University of Utah Utes and the Brigham Young University Cougars held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. Isaac Hale, Deseret News

The BYU Cougars were officially shut out of Big 12 title contention on Saturday night.

By virtue of Iowa State beating Kansas State Saturday (the game went final during BYU’s game against Houston), the Cougars will have just a bowl game remaining.

Once the Iowa State-Kansas State game went final, BYU fans shared their reactions on social media, but they weren’t the only ones. Iowa State and Colorado fans did also, as the outcome of the Cougars game will determine who faces Arizona State next weekend in the Big 12 championship game.

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If BYU beats Houston, Iowa State will face ASU. If BYU loses, it will be Colorado.

Comments

Here is how fans of the various teams reacted.

It’s hard for me to even be happy when BYU makes a play with Iowa state about to win 😒
— Isaiah Armstrong (@Isaiah_A3) December 1, 2024

Well… that’ll likely do it for the Cougs chances for the CCG. Gutted for the seniors. This was a special team that just ran out of gas. Still playing for 11 wins! Finish strong Cougs! 🤙🥹😭
— Jonny Linehan (@jlinehan9) December 1, 2024

if iowa state beats kansas state, keeping BYU out of the big 12 championship, a loss from the cougars against houston returns the favor.

BYU can do the funniest thing ever.
— locked on big 12, america’s conference. (@LOBig12) December 1, 2024

Feel blessed that I got to cheer on some champs today #BYUXC
— hobo (@hobocita) December 1, 2024

SOMEONE TELL BYU THEY CANT MAKE THE SHIP ANYMORE
— General Buffalo (@gorgeadmirer) December 1, 2024

BYU is officially out of the Big12 CCG. Nice season Cougs. Shame to lose a chance at the playoffs you were very close. 10 wins and a bowl game is more than we ever expected!! Keep getting better!! 💪🔥⚡️👀 https://t.co/ekn3BnxVES
— realsportsfan (@cdshaw99) December 1, 2024

Go #Cyclones!

Go #BYU!
— 𝕊𝕦𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕒𝕟 (@SlyguyDesign) December 1, 2024

Well, let's go BYU?! ❤️💛 https://t.co/quEnQo41iW
— Paige Godden (@PaigeGodden) December 1, 2024

No matter what happens in the BYU game, this cyclone season was FUN
— Geneius (@geneius13) December 1, 2024

BYU's going for 10 wins and a share of the Big 12 regular season title and Cougar fans couldn't be more apathetic rn.

The 9-0 start, seeing the logo on the 3 seed line on that Tuesday night...was too juicy to be excited about anything but a Big 12 title game & CFB Playoff…
— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) December 1, 2024

The entire state of Kansas is dead to me. One broke my heart and the other refused to mend it. Dorothy should have stayed in Oz.
— Jeff Hansen (@rakoto10) December 1, 2024

We are all BYU fans tonight
— ShilboBagins (@ShilboBagins) December 1, 2024

When will BYU realistically have a chance at the champ game again? Seriously.
— play 2 quarters end up short of a buck (@Y4LYFE) December 1, 2024

A lot of BYU fans in Ames tonight. Hopefully, we’re headed to the ‘ship. #CyclONEnation pic.twitter.com/uqsGkF8sZD
— Tom Barton (@tjbarton83) December 1, 2024

Let's go BYU! #Cyclones https://t.co/hj4KfrZB0k
— Ryan McIntyre (@Moneyline_Mac) December 1, 2024

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