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Big 12 football teams begin regular season play during Week 1

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Big 12 football teams begin regular season play during Week 1

Summary

The 2026 Big 12 football season opens this week with 15 of the conference's 16 teams scheduled to play. UCF, Utah, and Kansas start their campaigns against non-conference opponents, while No. 23-ranked Houston hosts Oregon State. West Virginia faces Coastal Carolina, and Iowa State takes on Southeast Missouri State in matchups scheduled for Saturday. Colorado travels to Georgia Tech for a non-conference test on Thursday. These games mark the initial appearances for several programs as they look to establish momentum early in the season. Most Big 12 programs enter these contests as favored opponents against their respective FCS or rebuilding counterparts.

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By the Numbers

•UCF faces Bethune-Cookman on Thursday at 5 p.m.
•No. 21 Utah hosts Idaho on Thursday at 7 p.m.
•Colorado plays at Georgia Tech on Thursday at 6 p.m.
•No. 23 Houston meets Oregon State on Saturday morning.
•Kansas hosts Long Island on Friday at 6 p.m.

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9:31 PMYahoo Sports — Big 12 football predictions, expert picks for Week 1

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Our writers pick every Big 12 football game straight-up as we kick off Week 1 of the 2026 season. Plus our thoughts on the week's top matchups.
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