The Big 12 Conference announced the kickoff times and television assignments for its Halloween Week 9 games, which include Arizona State traveling to face No. 2 BYU and No. 25 Arizona playing No. 8 Texas Tech on the road.
Arizona State Faces Top-Ranked BYU
The matchup between Arizona State and BYU is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT. The game is set for a 12:30 p.m. MST start time, according to Arizona Sports, and can be watched on FOX or streamed via FOX One, as previously reported by Fox Sports.
Sun Devils Seek Upset in Provo
The Sun Devils enter the contest with a 3-3 record and a 1-2 record in Big 12 play. They will attempt to overcome the No. 2 ranked BYU Cougars, who hold a 6-0 record and a 3-0 record in conference play. According to Arizona Sports, the Cougars are coming off a controversial victory over Notre Dame on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Historical Series Context
The historical rivalry between the two programs shows Arizona State holding a 21-8 lead in a series that dates back to 1935. While BYU won the inaugural meeting 13-0 in Tempe, the Sun Devils were the victor in the last meeting between the teams, winning 28-23 in Tempe in 2024, according to Fox Sports.
Wildcats Face Red Raiders
In addition to the Arizona State matchup, the Big 12 schedule for the week includes a high-profile game for the Arizona Wildcats. The Wildcats, currently ranked No. 25, will travel to Lubbock to face No. 8 Texas Tech on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. This early-morning matchup is scheduled for 9 a.m. MST and will be broadcast on either ESPN or ABC, according to Arizona Sports.
Arizona Homecoming Matchup
The Arizona Wildcats, who hold a 5-1 record and a 2-1 record in Big 12 play, are coming off a bye week. They will host Iowa State, currently 3-3 and 1-2 in the conference, this Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, for a homecoming game, according to Arizona Sports.
Additional Big 12 Matchups
The Big 12 also has several other games scheduled for the week of Oct. 25-31, 2026. Baylor will play UCF on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. MST on ESPN. Kanas State will face Colorado at 11 a.m. MST on TNT or truTV, and Kansas will play TCU at 12:30 p.m. MST on FS1, according to Arizona Sports.
Utah and Oklahoma State Schedules
Other conference matchups include Oklahoma State at Iowa State at 4 p.m. MST on FS1, and Utah facing Cincinnati at 12:45 p.m. MST on ESPN or ESPN2, according to Arizona Sports.
