Texas Tech Loses to Oklahoma: What It Means For...the USC Trojans?

Texas Tech's glass slipper didn't fit well enough. In an astonishing blowout to Oklahoma, the Big 12 suddenly is up in the air. Not even soap operas have plots this intriguing: Texas beat Oklahoma, but loses to Texas Tech in the last minute. Then, Oklahoma beats Texas Tech. But wait, in this maze of confusing tie-breaking procedures and who-beat-whos, which team goes to the Big 12 championship ? It's all about the highly controversial BCS standings. Without a doubt, all three teams deserve to play in the Big 12 Championship more than Missouri. But most likely, Oklahoma's late season upset of Tech will give them the privilege. This opens the door for another team who has been hoping, nay praying, for a shot at the championship: The USC Trojans. It's still a long shot: the coaches and media (and the people that comment on my articles) don't give the Pac-10 any respect, despite the fact that the top teams suffered losses to other ranked teams: Boise State, Utah, Penn State, not to mention ... (link)