Big 12 Conference - Football

The Big 12 Conference is an NCAA Division I collegiate athletic conference composed of 16 universities across 10 states and four time zones. The conference began play in 1996 and sponsors football among its men's championship sports. It administers the regular-season schedule, standings, statistics and the Big 12 Football Championship. For 2026, all 16 football programs play nine conference games, with the conference championship scheduled for December 4 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.