Top Big 12 football matchups include BYU vs. Utah, Texas Tech's key games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Big 12 Conference has highlighted several significant football matchups for the 2026 season. Notable games include Houston at Texas Tech on September 18, featuring the return of quarterback Brendan Sorsby, and TCU at Texas Tech on November 26, important for playoff implications. Colorado's crucial matchup against Utah on October 17 will test their revamped roster, while BYU's rivalry game against Utah on November 7 remains a pivotal contest. These games are expected to have major impacts on the conference standings and playoff considerations.
- •Houston visits Texas Tech on September 18, with Sorsby returning.
- •TCU plays Texas Tech in a Thanksgiving night game on November 26.
- •Colorado hosts Utah on October 17, seeking redemption from a heavy loss in 2025.
- •BYU and Utah meet for their rivalry game on November 7, impacting the title picture.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Ranking the top Big 12 Conference football matchups of 2026
"BYU vs. Utah, Texas Tech's biggest challengers and Colorado's Rumble in the Rockies matchup highlight the best games on the Big 12's 2026 schedule.
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