Tracking Big 12 Results That Impact Arizona State in Week 7

TEMPE -- Arizona State experienced a tough loss against the Utah Utes in week 7 of the 2025 season on the heels of unfortunate developments surrounding QB Sam Leavitt that resulted in the star missing the battle.

Regardless of the result, there were several other conference games that had potential implications with the Big 12 title race in mind - ASU on SI takes a look at all of the results and how they may impact the Sun Devils below.

Cincinnati Takes Care of UCF

The Cincinnati Bearcats have helped cool Scott Satterfield's seat significantly over recent weeks.

The Bearcats moved to 5-1 on the season after a 20-11 win over UCF that was 20-3 until the final two minutes of the game.

The Bearcats are now 3-0 in league play and are emerging as a potential contender in the conference despite not squaring off with the Sun Devils this season.

Houston Dominates Oklahoma State

The Houston Cougars moved to 5-1 on the season - within a win of bowl eligibility - in year two of Willie Fritz behind a dominant effort over the final three quarters of the game.

The Cougars won 39-17 and are shaping up to be one of the more pleasant surprises in the Big 12 this season.

Former five star recruit QB Conner Weigman had a huge day, setting the stage for a home game against Arizona before traveling to Tempe to face Arizona State on October 25.

Colorado Stuns Iowa State

Deion Sanders got his signature victory in the 2025 season with a 24-17 triumph over the Iowa State Cyclones.

The Cyclones are now in major trouble when it comes to a potential path forward to return to the Big 12 title game - as they fall to 2-2 in league play.

The Cyclones are set to host the Sun Devils on November 1 in what has the potential to be another major game in determining the standings at the top of the league - even if Iowa State is no longer contending for a title berth.

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