Chuck Carlton, Big 12 beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com, answered questions during a live chat Wednesday. Here are some highlights, edited for clarity.
How many conferences is the Big 12 in better shape than as it pertains to College Football Playoff prospects?
Carlton: Maybe better than the Pac-12 at this point based on the rankings. Here's the thing: there's an apocalypse brewing on the horizon in the form of the College Football Playoff. Consider this: Alabama and Georgia run the table and meet in the SEC tile game. The loser probably still makes the playoff.