Kansas basketball announces two Big Monday games for 2026-27 season
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Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Kansas basketball will play two prominent Big Monday games during the 2026-27 season. The Jayhawks will first face Houston in Houston on February 1, before hosting Iowa State at Allen Fieldhouse on March 1. These games will air nationally on ESPN. The contest against Houston will be a tough test against a consistently strong Big 12 program, while the matchup with Iowa State carries additional weight as both teams aim for a strong finish leading into the Big 12 Tournament. Kansas has a rich history on Big Monday, sporting an 85-25 record in these matchups.
- •Jayhawks play Houston on February 1, hosting Iowa State on March 1.
- •Both games tip off at 8 p.m. Central time on ESPN.
- •Kansas split last season's meetings with Houston, adding to the rivalry.
- •Iowa State and Kansas also met twice last season, winning at home each time.
- •Kansas is undefeated at Allen Fieldhouse on Big Monday during Bill Self's tenure.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Kansas basketball set for two Big Monday showdowns
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