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Big 12 Recognizes Rematch of Inaugural Conference Football Game

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

“As the Conference recognizes its 30th season of football, we are excited to highlight this rematch of the inaugural Conference game,” said 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 highlight the original meeting throughout the week and during the game:
  • FOX will air a special flashback segment on the 1996 battle between the Red Raiders and the Wildcats during its broadcast on Saturday.
  • Pete Sousa and Taylor McHargue will break down the historical rematch on “Inside the 12” on truTV and HBO Max on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. CT.
  • The original broadcast of the inaugural Big 12 game will be replayed on Big 12 Studios at 6:30 p.m. CT on Thursday, Oct. 30th on the 24/7 FAST Channel and Big 12 Conference YouTube page.
  • “Big 12 Today” on TuneIn and Big 12 Studios will feature a look back at the original Big 12 meeting with Ari Temkin and James Westling before featuring Saturday’s rematch as the Game of the Week on Big 12 Radio.
  • The Conference will promote the game with custom throwback social media content throughout the week on its official platforms.
Kickoff from Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas is slated for 2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, Nov. 1 on FOX.