BYU Cougars Announce Kickoff Times for 2026 Football Season

The BYU Cougars are gearing up for the 2026 football season with the announcement of kickoff times and broadcast details for four of their games. The Big 12 Conference, in partnership with ESPN, FOX, and TNT Sports, revealed that BYU will open its season at LaVell Edwards Stadium against the Utah Tech Trailblazers on Saturday, September 5, with a kickoff at 6 p.m. MDT on ESPN+. The following week, BYU will host the Arizona Wildcats for their Big 12 opener on September 12, scheduled for a 1:30 p.m. MDT start on FOX. Another highlight includes a road game against Colorado State, set for September 19 at 5:30 p.m. MDT, which will be broadcast nationally on CBS. Additionally, the Cougars will face Iowa State on Friday night, October 9, with an 8:15 p.m. MDT kickoff on ESPN. These games are part of a broader media package that the Big 12 has secured with its television partners, ensuring fans can catch all the action. The full schedule for the regular season will be updated regularly on Big12Sports.com, providing fans with the latest information on game times and broadcasts.