Utah, Texas Tech Clash Opens Big 12 on FOX Saturday

Utah Football will open its Big 12 Conference schedule against Texas Tech on Saturday, September 20th, with a 10:00 a.m. MT kickoff at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. The game will be nationally broadcast on FOX as part of the Big Noon Saturday time slot, featuring commentators Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt, and Jenny Taft. Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham expressed enthusiasm for the early kickoff, confident that Utah's fans will provide a strong home-field advantage. Both Utah and Texas Tech enter the game undefeated and ranked, showcasing dynamic offenses and defenses. The early kickoff will necessitate tailgating with breakfast foods like coffee and bacon instead of traditional beers and bratwurst. Additionally, Colorado State will host UTSA on the same day at 7:30 p.m. MT, with the game airing on FS1.