Arizona State and Kansas meet at Wembley in historic college football clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:22 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Arizona State University faces Kansas at Wembley Stadium on Saturday at 9 a.m. MST, marking the first college football game in the UK between two FBS teams. Both teams are navigating logistical challenges after their previous games; ASU lost to Texas A&M, and Kansas fell to Missouri. Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham and Kansas coach Lance Leipold expressed excitement and noted the unique experience of playing in an iconic venue. While both teams have faced difficulties in preparation, Leipold suggested ASU might have an edge in acclimating earlier to the London environment.
- •First college game between FBS teams in the UK.
- •Arizona State lost 48-20 to Texas A&M last week.
- •Kansas lost 38-21 to Missouri on September 11.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for 9 a.m. MST at Wembley Stadium.
- •Coaches highlight the unique logistical challenges of international play.
- 6:22 PMYahoo Sports — Big test at Wembley: ASU faces Kansas in Big 12 matchup on London’s grandest stage
"LONDON – Freddie Mercury rocked Wembley Stadium. Madonna performed before 70,000-plus fans in the same setting. On Saturday, it’s the Arizona State football team’s turn to perform on London’s grandest...
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