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Must-See Matchups! Top 5 Must-Watch Big 12 Football Games for 2024

TJ Inman

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5. Oklahoma State at Kansas State - September 28
The matchup between Oklahoma State and Kansas State will feature the league's best running back (Ollie Gordon) clashing with potentially one of the best quarterbacks (Avery Johnson). Oklahoma State could be 3-0 heading into this game if they can beat Arkansas at home on September 7, and Utah should be unbeaten when the two play on September 21.
1. Arizona at Utah - September 28
The most significant Big 12 game in 2024 might be between two newcomers to the league. The Utah Utes and Arizona Wildcats clash in Salt Lake City on September 28. That will be an early tone-setter for both teams, and the winner will have a significant leg up in making the Big 12 Championship Game (earning the league's automatic bid to the College Football Playoff). Cam Rising will be back at quarterback for Utah, and Noah Fifita is staying to lead Arizona under new head coach Brent Brennan. Arizona begins league play with two challenging road games (at Kansas State and at Utah), while Utah will be coming off a road trip to Stillwater to play Oklahoma State.
2. Kansas at Kansas State - October 26
With so many in-state rivalries breaking up due to changes in conference alignment, cherishing the remaining ones feels essential. As a bonus, Kansas and Kansas State are potential candidates for the Big 12 Championship Game, and both should be highly entertaining. Jalon Daniels should be back for Kansas at quarterback, and Avery Johnson, a potential breakout star in 2024, will take the reigns at Kansas State.
3. Colorado at Arizona - October 19
Having Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffaloes on this list is obligatory, and this game should be a blast. Right in the middle of October, the Colorado Buffaloes visit Arizona, and it will be a matchup between two of the most exciting quarterbacks in the country: Shedeur Sanders and Noah Fifita. Colorado could be anywhere between 5-1 to 2-4, so the national importance of this game has a wide variance. However, entertainment is nearly guaranteed.
4. Iowa State at Utah - November 23
The Utah Utes will be a factor in the Big 12 and will enter the season as the betting favorite to win the league, thanks to the stability of the program and the return of Cam Rising at quarterback. Iowa State returns some strong talent, including young quarterback Rocco Becht, and the Cyclones will visit Salt Lake City on November 23 in a game that could have considerable implications for both teams.
5. Oklahoma State at Kansas State - September 28
The matchup between Oklahoma State and Kansas State will feature the league's best running back (Ollie Gordon) clashing with potentially one of the best quarterbacks (Avery Johnson). Oklahoma State could be 3-0 heading into this game if they can beat Arkansas at home on September 7, and Utah should be unbeaten when the two play on September 21.
1. Arizona at Utah - September 28
The most significant Big 12 game in 2024 might be between two newcomers to the league. The Utah Utes and Arizona Wildcats clash in Salt Lake City on September 28. That will be an early tone-setter for both teams, and the winner will have a significant leg up in making the Big 12 Championship Game (earning the league's automatic bid to the College Football Playoff). Cam Rising will be back at quarterback for Utah, and Noah Fifita is staying to lead Arizona under new head coach Brent Brennan. Arizona begins league play with two challenging road games (at Kansas State and at Utah), while Utah will be coming off a road trip to Stillwater to play Oklahoma State.