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IRVING, TX (Big12Sports.com) – The Big 12 Conference revealed its 2025 football schedule Monday night, February 4, during a special two-hour presentation on Big 12 Now and simulcast across ESPN platforms. The 2025 season marks another step in the evolution of the Big 12, now firmly standing as a 16-team powerhouse. The campaign features early heavyweight matchups, long-anticipated rivalries, and a first-ever overseas Big 12 contest in Dublin, Ireland.
(SOURCE: Big 12 Reveals 2025 Football Schedule)
The 29th season of Big 12 Football highlights a full slate of marquee matchups, returning traditions, and cross-regional clashes. Every program will play nine conference games, adding complexity to the postseason race. The regular season will culminate in the 2025 Big 12 Championship Game on Saturday, December 6, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
“There’s tremendous excitement building for the 2025 Big 12 Football season, and this schedule delivers the matchups our fans crave,” said Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark. “Our expanded conference continues to bring together top-tier programs and unforgettable environments, and we’re thrilled to collaborate with our media partners to showcase Big 12 football every week.”
Big 12 Conference Openers
The 2025 Big 12 football season features each of the 16 teams engaging in nine conference games. Below is a list of each team’s first in-conference matchup:
Arizona Wildcats: September 13 vs. Kansas State Wildcats
Arizona State Sun Devils: September 20 vs. Iowa State Cyclones
Baylor Bears: September 27 vs. UCF Knights
BYU Cougars: September 27 at Colorado Buffaloes
Cincinnati Bearcats: September 27 vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys
Colorado Buffaloes: September 13 at Houston Cougars
Houston Cougars: September 13 vs. Colorado Buffaloes
Iowa State Cyclones: August 23 vs. Kansas State Wildcats (in Dublin, Ireland)
Kansas Jayhawks: September 20 vs. West Virginia Mountaineers
Kansas State Wildcats: August 23 vs. Iowa State Cyclones (in Dublin, Ireland)
Oklahoma State Cowboys: September 20 vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders
TCU Horned Frogs: September 27 at West Virginia Mountaineers
Texas Tech Red Raiders: September 20 at Oklahoma State Cowboys
UCF Knights: September 27 at Baylor Bears
Utah Utes: September 27 at Arizona State Sun Devils
West Virginia Mountaineers: September 20 at Kansas Jayhawks
Week 0 – A Global Stage for Big 12 Football
Big 12 football takes a historic leap in Week 0 as Iowa State and Kansas State face off on August 23 in Dublin, Ireland. It marks the conference’s first regular season game played outside the United States, signifying a bold new era for Big 12 visibility and growth.
Week 1 and Week 2 – Non-Conference Challenges and Regional Power Plays
All 16 Big 12 teams will be active in the opening weeks, with many engaging in non-conference showdowns aimed at preparing rosters for the intense grind of Big 12 play. Rivalries, regional battles, and national power matchups highlight the schedule, with programs using these games to set the tone for the months ahead.
High-Stakes Inaugural Clashes
Conference play begins in full swing by mid-September, highlighted by the Arizona Wildcats welcoming Kansas State on September 13, and Colorado heading to Houston that same day for what promises to be a physical, high-speed battle.
Traditional Grit Meets New Blood
Arizona State’s entry into Big 12 play on September 20 against Iowa State will showcase how new additions are adapting to legacy programs. The same weekend sees Kansas host West Virginia and Oklahoma State take on Texas Tech, both matchups offering insight into early-season hierarchies. Virginia sportsbooks already report rising interest in early Big 12 betting lines, driven by the unpredictability and talent depth across the league.
Mountain Clashes and Central Contests
September 27 marks a full conference push with six openers, including Utah traveling to Arizona State, UCF heading to Baylor, BYU visiting Colorado, and Cincinnati hosting Oklahoma State. TCU starts its Big 12 campaign on the road at West Virginia, a cross-region tilt that could impact midseason standings.
The Road to Arlington
With each team playing nine league games, every weekend carries weight. The competition is fierce, the stakes are high, and the rivalries are heating up. All eyes now turn to December 6, 2025, when the two top teams in the standings will meet in the Big 12 Football Championship Game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
About the Big 12
The Big 12 Conference, founded in 1994 and now celebrating its 30th football season, is composed of Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, BYU, Cincinnati, Colorado, Houston, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech, UCF, Utah, and West Virginia. The league sponsors championships in 23 sports and has become one of the most competitive conferences in the nation.
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