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Arizona State vs Kansas: Union Jack Classic Kickoff
Arizona State and Kansas face off in London for the first-ever Big 12 game in England.
In brief
Arizona State and Kansas face off in London for the first-ever Big 12 game in England. Arizona State and Kansas play their first Big 12 matchup in London on Saturday, September 19, marking the inaugural Union Jack Classic. Originally reported by Arizona State Sun Devils On SI.
Week 3 Begins
Arizona State football starts Week 3 after a loss to #9 Texas A&M.
First Big 12 Test
Arizona State faces Kansas in their first Big 12 game after falling to 1-1.
London Matchup
The game takes place at Wembley Stadium in London, England on Saturday, September 19.
Union Jack Classic
This is the first-ever FBS game held in England for the Union Jack Classic.
TV Details
FS1 broadcasts the game at 9 a.m. MST with Connor Onion, Robert Griffin III, and Alexa Landestoy.
Radio Broadcast
Arizona Sports 98.7 FM airs the game with Tim Healey and Jeff Van Raaphorst.
Historic Meeting
This is the second time these teams have met, with ASU winning 35-31 in 2024.
ASU's Goal
Arizona State wants to return to Tempe with a 2-1 record after a bye week.
Kansas' Struggle
Kansas lost to Missouri in Week 2, with Leipold's second straight loss to the Tigers.
Border War
Kansas faces the 'Border War' after losing to Missouri in Week 2.
Future Games
The Union Jack Classic is part of a multi-year agreement with the Big 12 Conference.
Scheduling Concerns
Kansas came off a Friday game while ASU came off a Saturday game.
Next Game
The 2027 matchup for the Union Jack Classic has yet to be announced.
Here's the gist
Arizona State and Kansas play their first Big 12 matchup in London on Saturday, September 19, marking the inaugural Union Jack Classic.
