The Big 12 Conference announced that ESPN and FOX will utilize a six-day window to determine the kickoff time and television network for the upcoming matchup between No. 20/18 Houston and No. 11/11 Utah. The decision regarding the Oct. 24 game will follow contests occurring on Oct. 17.
The game scheduled for Oct. 24 marks the second time these two schools will meet as members of the Big 12. Houston enters the matchup with a 5-1 record and holds a 2-1 record in conference play. The Cougars have achieved a 5-1 start for the second consecutive season, marking the first time the program has been ranked in the AP Poll for seven straight weeks to begin a season since 2016.
Utah enters the matchup with a 5-0 record and a 2-0 record in the Big 12. The Utes are currently ranked inside the top 15.
Houston is currently ranked No. 20/18 in the AP Poll.
