The Big 12 Conference held its 2026 Monster Energy Football Media Days on July 7 and July 8 at The Star in Frisco, Texas, featuring student-athletes and head coaches from across the conference.
Media and Broadcast Details
The event, which returned to the Dallas Cowboys' headquarters, was rebranded for the year following an announcement that Monster Energy would serve as the naming rights partner for the media days. The conference confirmed the event would be broadcast live on ESPNU from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT, with a simulcast on Big 12 Studios.
Broadcast Personnel
Coverage of the two-day event included analysis from Dusty Dvoracek and Louis Riddick, with Kevin Connors serving as host. Reporting for the broadcasts included Jen Lada and Sydney Jones. In addition to the ESPNU coverage, BYUtv produced the linear broadcasts, and portions of the first day were carried on ESPN2.
Utah Program Representation
The University of Utah was among the programs represented during the media days. The Utah roster for the event included quarterback Devon Dampier, linebacker Johnathan Hall, defensive end Lance Holtzclaw, and running back Wayshawn Parker.
Conference Program Schedule
The first day of the media days featured eight programs, including Arizona State, Baylor, BYU, UCF, Colorado, Houston, Oklahoma State, and Texas Tech. The second day featured Arizona, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, TCU, Utah, and West Virginia.
Looking Ahead
The media days served as a precursor to the upcoming football season, which for the University of Utah includes a scheduled matchup against Idaho on September 3, 2026, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.
The Big 12's media events continue to serve as a central hub for conference storylines and player introductions ahead of the collegiate football season.
