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Cougars’ 2024-27 Big 12 Opponents Unveiled
11/1/2023 1:00:00 PM | Football
Houston welcomes Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas State and Utah to TDECU Stadium in 2024
HOUSTON – The Big 12 Conference announced its 16-team, four-year scheduling matrix for the 2024-27 seasons with University of Houston Football continuing regional matchups against longtime rivals coupled with a host of matchups against the conference's newest members, the league office announced Wednesday.
2024
Home: Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas State, Utah
Away: Arizona, BYU, Cincinnati, Kansas, TCU
2025
Home: Arizona, Colorado, TCU, Texas Tech, West Virginia
Away: Arizona State, Baylor, Oklahoma State, UCF
2026
Home: Baylor, Cincinnati, Oklahoma State, UCF
Away: Colorado, Kansas State, Texas Tech, Utah, West Virginia
2027
Home: Arizona State, BYU, Colorado, Kansas, Texas Tech
Away: Arizona, Cincinnati, Iowa State, TCU
The Cougars will face Baylor each season between 2024-26 including the Bears' first visit to TDECU Stadium in 2024. Houston will also match up against TCU three times between 2024-27 beginning with a visit to Fort Worth next season. After a one-season pause, Houston and Texas Tech resume their in-state showdown when the Red Raiders head to TDECU Stadium in 2025.
Houston will get its first look at 2024 league newcomers Arizona and Utah during each program's first season in the league when the Cougars visit the Wildcats and host the Utes. Houston faces Colorado three times between 2025-27 beginning in 2025 when the Buffaloes head to TDECU Stadium.
According to the Big 12, the scheduling model was developed with a priority on geography, historic matchups and rivalries as well as competitive balance. During the four years, all teams will play one another at least once home and away. Some matchups will occur over three seasons while others take place in all four. Matchups in 2024 that were also played in 2023 will not repeat at the same site.
The Conference looked to maintain the current 5/4, 4/5 home/away rotation for all 16 members to minimize non-conference scheduling disruptions. Other important factors were balancing annual travel by distance and time zones as well as maintaining connectivity to rivalries without compromising a balanced rotation for all teams.
Location and dates will be announced as soon as available.
PRIORITY WAITLIST
Fans are encouraged to join the Houston Football Priority Waitlist today. Just $75 will hold new season tickets for the 2024 season which includes visits from Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas State, UNLV and Utah. A season ticket on-sale date and additional information will be announced in the coming weeks. To get in on the excitement, click here or call the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713‑GO‑COOGS (462‑6647).
HOMECOMING AT TDECU STADIUM
Houston Football returns to TDECU Stadium when it welcomes Cincinnati for Homecoming on Saturday, Nov. 11. Tickets are now on sale for just $15 by clicking here. Tailgate spots are also still available in Cougar Alley and can be booked by contacting Tailgate Express at 281-407-4788 or by emailing UH@Tailgate-Express.com. To secure your spot, click here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win in the Big 12.
Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN The 46ers and The HUDDLE
Fans are invited to join the 46ers and the Huddle to directly support Houston Football. Members provide financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond operating budget. For more information about the 46ers and the Huddle, call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or click here.
STAY CONNECTED
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2024
Home: Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas State, Utah
Away: Arizona, BYU, Cincinnati, Kansas, TCU
2025
Home: Arizona, Colorado, TCU, Texas Tech, West Virginia
Away: Arizona State, Baylor, Oklahoma State, UCF
2026
Home: Baylor, Cincinnati, Oklahoma State, UCF
Away: Colorado, Kansas State, Texas Tech, Utah, West Virginia
2027
Home: Arizona State, BYU, Colorado, Kansas, Texas Tech
Away: Arizona, Cincinnati, Iowa State, TCU
The Cougars will face Baylor each season between 2024-26 including the Bears' first visit to TDECU Stadium in 2024. Houston will also match up against TCU three times between 2024-27 beginning with a visit to Fort Worth next season. After a one-season pause, Houston and Texas Tech resume their in-state showdown when the Red Raiders head to TDECU Stadium in 2025.
Houston will get its first look at 2024 league newcomers Arizona and Utah during each program's first season in the league when the Cougars visit the Wildcats and host the Utes. Houston faces Colorado three times between 2025-27 beginning in 2025 when the Buffaloes head to TDECU Stadium.
According to the Big 12, the scheduling model was developed with a priority on geography, historic matchups and rivalries as well as competitive balance. During the four years, all teams will play one another at least once home and away. Some matchups will occur over three seasons while others take place in all four. Matchups in 2024 that were also played in 2023 will not repeat at the same site.
The Conference looked to maintain the current 5/4, 4/5 home/away rotation for all 16 members to minimize non-conference scheduling disruptions. Other important factors were balancing annual travel by distance and time zones as well as maintaining connectivity to rivalries without compromising a balanced rotation for all teams.
Location and dates will be announced as soon as available.
PRIORITY WAITLIST
Fans are encouraged to join the Houston Football Priority Waitlist today. Just $75 will hold new season tickets for the 2024 season which includes visits from Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas State, UNLV and Utah. A season ticket on-sale date and additional information will be announced in the coming weeks. To get in on the excitement, click here or call the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713‑GO‑COOGS (462‑6647).
HOMECOMING AT TDECU STADIUM
Houston Football returns to TDECU Stadium when it welcomes Cincinnati for Homecoming on Saturday, Nov. 11. Tickets are now on sale for just $15 by clicking here. Tailgate spots are also still available in Cougar Alley and can be booked by contacting Tailgate Express at 281-407-4788 or by emailing UH@Tailgate-Express.com. To secure your spot, click here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win in the Big 12.
Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN The 46ers and The HUDDLE
Fans are invited to join the 46ers and the Huddle to directly support Houston Football. Members provide financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond operating budget. For more information about the 46ers and the Huddle, call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Football on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarFB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Football on Facebook.
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