Call him Nostradamus, the future teller for college football. Greg McElroy isn’t just tossing out predictions. This guy is practically making sports prophecies come true, with one jaw-dropping call at a time. After accurately foreseeing BYU’s future against the Utah Utes, McElroy is back with another one. But this one is making Big 12 fans sit up and listen. And if it pans out, it’ll be a monumental first. A slight hint: it’s good news for both the Colorado Buffs and the BYU Cougars.
On November 11th, the CFB astrologer from his Always College Football booth made one more shocking prediction. Mark the date, fellas! McElroy said, looking from his crystal ball, “If things go this direction, BYU and Colorado are well situated to play in the Big 12 championship game.” But before we rush to order tickets, let’s take a closer look at McElroy’s reasoning and the wild season narrative that could make this showdown a reality.
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His bold call stems from the Buffs’ (7-2) dramatic comeback victory over Texas Tech on week 11. Deion Sanders’ squad is backed by a surging offense and a defense that’s finding its stride. Now, it looks like a serious contender for the Big 12 title and on barging into the CFP. They are ranked #2 in the conference. And are second behind the undefeated Cougars. Let’s rewind for a second.
Greg McElroy predicted BYU to edge out Utah on a buzzer-beater field goal. The play-by-play was almost magical. BYU, down late in the fourth, appeared doomed after what looked like a game-ending sack. Only for a defensive holding call to breathe new life into the game. A 30-yard dart from Jake Retzlaff set up the game-winning 44-yard field goal, and Kalani Sitake’s side walked away with a win by just one point. As McElroy shared on air, “I know people hate when I use ‘buzzer beater’ for football, but it fits!” The call was spot-on, and his track record for predictions only adds credibility to his latest take.
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Their recent success only reinforces McElroy’s point: BYU and Colorado are proving to be two of the most exciting—and capable—teams in the conference.
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Greg McElroy: The future teller and threat predictor
Amid his future predictions, the ESPN analysts also warn teams about potential threats. He alerts the SEC to watch out for a team that they don’t want to mess with. They are the Georgia slayers themselves, Ole Miss.
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Although the Rebels had a poor start to the game on their opening drive. After throwing an interception as quarterback, Jaxson Dart left the field with an injury. Ole Miss’ defense held the Dawgs on leash to just three more points during the game. And the Rebels fans tore down the goalposts after upsetting the Bulldogs 28-10. He highlighted head coach Lane Kiffin and said that Ole Miss kept their playoff hopes alive with their upset win against the No. 2 ranked Georgia. “So, Lane Kiffin and their offensive staff, they deserve a lot of credit,” McElroy said. “This pass rush for Ole Miss is tremendous. And Ole Miss keeps their playoff hopes alive. That is not a team you want to see in the playoff.”
McElroy’s predictions and warnings may feel like hype to some, but he’s building his case with actual moments and stats. Watch out, people.
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