Maybe I am trying to look for optimism and all hope to make it's way with my Fandom. Here is how I see the upcoming critical games:

Houston vs BYU

BYU needs to win. They need to put it all out for these seniors and those moving on after this season. It is senior day and honor these guys with a win. We may know their future by halftime. 

Kansas State vs Iowa State

This game is interesting and could be a close one. Kansas State turned it around (after losing two in a row) after moving their OC and several offensive personnel from the booth to the sideline. Be interesting to see how well Iowa State does after nearly being beat by a down year Utah team.

Arizona State ve Arizona

This will be really interesting game in my opinion. How well will ASU be after an emotional win. If they didn't storm the field etc etc I would think they would be more focus for their rival but they seemed to be more emotionally locked in for BYU. It will be interesting to see if ASU may have an emotional let down like BYU did after beating Utah and losing to KU the following week. Not saying ASU will but they might depending how the players focus this week. Arizona could sneak a win here if ASU players eat the "rat poison" of winning.