BYU was the unanimous top pick, receiving all 16 first-place votes from a panel of media who regularly cover the Big 12, and Colorado was second. The two teams are on a collision course to play in the Big 12 championship game on Dec. 7 in Arlington, Texas.

For Coach Prime and the Buffs, their path is incredibly simple: Win their final three regular-season games — vs. Utah, at Kansas (at Arrowhead Stadium) and vs. Oklahoma State — and they’ll be playing in the Big 12 Championship game on Dec. 7 in Arlington, Texas. From there, CU is 60 minutes away from a guaranteed spot in the playoff.

The previous version incorrectly listed Georgia as the No. 2 seed in the quarterfinal bracket instead of Texas.) The College Football Playoff and its newfangled 12-team format is nearly here.