# Kansas gets two Big Monday slots in 2026-27 season

> The Jayhawks will face Houston on the road and Iowa State at home in ESPN's marquee Big 12 matchups.
- Title: Kansas gets two Big Monday slots in 2026-27 season | Shortify
- Summary: The Jayhawks will face Houston on the road and Iowa State at home in ESPN's marquee Big 12 matchups. Kansas has never lost a Big Monday game at Allen…
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- Source: Kansas Jayhawks On SI — https://si.com/college/kansas/basketball/big-12-reveals-kansas-basketball-two-big-monday-slots-for-2026-27-season
- Published: 2026-09-15T20:08:27+00:00
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- Topics: kansas jayhawks, bill self, big monday, big 12, houston cougars, iowa state cyclones, espn, allen fieldhouse, fertitta center, 2026-27 season, college basketball, sports
## Two Big Monday games scheduled
Kansas will play at Houston on Feb. 1 and host Iowa State on Mar. 1. Both games air on ESPN as part of the Big 12's signature Monday night showcase.
## Houston road trip looks tough
Kansas has lost both games at Houston since the Cougars joined the Big 12 three years ago, falling by a combined 36 points in those contests.
## Allen Fieldhouse dominance over Iowa State
The Jayhawks have won 18 of their last 19 home games against Iowa State at Allen Fieldhouse, making the March 1 matchup favorable.
## Last year's perfect Big Monday record
Kansas went 3-0 in Big Monday games last season, including a stunning upset of then-undefeated, top-ranked Arizona without starter Darryn Peterson.
## Unbeaten at home on Big Monday
Bill Self is 66-17 on Big Monday overall and has never lost a Big Monday game at Allen Fieldhouse in 24 seasons as Kansas head coach.

> They have never lost a game in the Phog on Big Monday under their current head coach
## Conference title implications loom large
ESPN ranks Houston and Iowa State as the No. 4 and No. 5 teams in its preseason poll, making these games critical for the Big 12 race.
## Key takeaway

Kansas has never lost a Big Monday game at Allen Fieldhouse under Bill Self, going 66-17 overall in these ESPN showcase games.