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Deion Sanders pays no attention to the kudos or accolades his 18th-ranked Colorado Buffaloes are currently receiving.

The Colorado Buffaloes (7-2, 5-1 Big 12) will square off against the Utah Utes (4-5, 1-5 Big 12) on Saturday in a battle between two former Pac-12 programs. A rowdy morning crowd is expected at Folsom Field as Fox's "Big Noon Kickoff" pregame show will be in Boulder ahead of the 10 a.

Behind them? Deion Sanders, Travis Hunter and the Colorado Buffaloes (7-2, 5-1). The Buffaloes are among the biggest surprises in college football, going from 4-8 in the final season in the Pac-12 to being on the cusp of playing for a playoff bid.

As we head into Week 12 of the college football schedule, which team sits on top of the Big 12? We break it all down below in our freshly updated power rankings. Watch college football all season long on Fubo, Paramount+, Peacock and ESPN+. Projected records only reflect games against FBS opponents. Game Time: 10:15 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 16

As the season hits the home stretch, the Cougars and Buffaloes are in the lead positions to make the Big 12 championship game.

In this week's Big 12 power rankings, Brigham Young and Colorado are on course to meet in the conference title game. Where do Arizona, ASU fall?

The top two teams remain the same in this week's Big 12 Power Rankings. 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.

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) rolls out to pass against the UCF Knights during the first quarter at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mike Watters Imagn Images Is it too late for the Big 12 to request a refund on Utah?