The scheduled Kansas at Utah football game in Salt Lake City has been moved up to 7 p.m. CT due to inclement weather forecasted for the area, according to a report published October 9. The decision to shift the kickoff from 9:15 p.m. CT to 7 p.m. MT was based on forecast models and was agreed upon by both programs.
The matchup between the Jayhawks and the No. 12 Utah Utes features two of the top Big 12 Conference defenses. The game is being held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.
Kansas enters the contest following a 55-0 shutout victory against Middle Tennessee at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. During that performance, Edwards recorded his first three touchdowns in a career-high day.
The Big 12 Conference announced on Monday that the 2026 Dillons Sunflower Showdown between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Kansas State Wildcats is scheduled for Oct. 17. That game will kickoff at 11 a.m. CT and air on FS1 from Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan.
Kansas head coach Lance Leipold held a game week press conference to preview the matchup against Utah on Oct. 10.
