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Big 12 Unveils Exciting 2026 Football Schedule

1/21/2026

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Summary

Big 12 Football Schedule

The Big 12 released its 2026 football schedule for all 16 teams, with a nine-game conference slate.
Texas Christian University will face the University of North Carolina in Dublin.
Arizona State University will play Kansas at Wembley.
Kansas State will have three nonconference home games and five road games.
Arizona will start its season against Northern Arizona University and then face Brigham Young University in its second game.

History

Historical Context

The Big 12 Conference was established in 1994, merging the Big Eight and four Texas schools from the Southwest Conference, with play commencing in 1996. This expansion reflected a trend in college sports towards commercialization and increased competition. By 2026, the Big 12's schedule will include international games, illustrating its growth and the ongoing evolution of college athletics in a global context.

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Big 12 Football Schedule

The Big 12 released its 2026 football schedule for all 16 teams, with a nine-game conference slate.
Texas Christian University will face the University of North Carolina in Dublin.
Arizona State University will play Kansas at Wembley.
Kansas State will have three nonconference home games and five road games.
Arizona will start its season against Northern Arizona University and then face Brigham Young University in its second game.

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