Big 12 Recognizes Rematch of Inaugural Conference Football Game

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Football
10/29/2025 7:16:04 PM

IRVING, Texas – As the Big 12 Conference celebrates its 30^th season of soccer, Saturday’s match-up between Kansas State and Texas Tech holds historic significance as a rematch of the inaugural Conference recreation performed on August 31, 1996.

“As the Conference recognizes its 30^th season of football, we are excited to highlight this rematch of the inaugural Conference game,” stated Chief Football and Competition Officer Scott Draper. “Saturday’s game is a special opportunity to spotlight the tradition and history of Big 12 football that are key pieces of our Conference’s identity.”

The Big 12 will spotlight the unique assembly all through the week and in the course of the recreation:

• FOX will air a particular flashback phase on the 1996 battle between the Red Raiders and the Wildcats throughout its broadcast on Saturday.
• Pete Sousa and Taylor McHargue will break down the historic rematch on “Inside the 12” on truTV and HBO Max on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. CT.
• The authentic broadcast of the inaugural Big 12 recreation shall be replayed on Big 12 Studios at 6:30 p.m. CT on Thursday, Oct. thirtieth on the 24/7 FAST Channel and Big 12 Conference YouTube web page.
• “Big 12 Today” on TuneIn and Big 12 Studios will function a glance again on the authentic Big 12 assembly with Ari Temkin and James Westling earlier than that includes Saturday’s rematch because the Game of the Week on Big 12 Radio.
• The Conference will promote the sport with customized throwback social media content material all through the week on its official platforms.

Kickoff from Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas is slated for two:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, Nov. 1 on FOX.