Arizona State and Iowa State played for the Big 12 title a year ago. Those teams have struggled and two others are at the top for now.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys face the No. 14 Texas Tech Red Raiders, led by quarterback Behren Morton, on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.

The Cowboys were riding high in the 2010s. OSU was the Big 12's second-best program behind OU. Texas Tech was the second-worst, ahead of only Kansas.

It’s not a lock by any means. BYU and Cincinnati are both undefeated in league play. Houston and Texas Tech both have one conference loss each. Two of those teams could finish strong and slam the door on K-State even if the Wildcats win out.

With Iowa State's Big 12 title game hopes unlikely, what is the Cyclones' rallying cry? What is the big goal that keeps them motivated?

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