BYU basketball will face these Big 12 opponents in 2026
Deseret News • • sports
Key Points:
- BYU's 2026-27 Big 12 basketball schedule has been outlined, featuring an 18-game conference slate with three opponents (Arizona, TCU, Utah) played both home and away.
- Key home-and-away matchups include Arizona, a recent Big 12 champion and Final Four participant; TCU, a historic rival with recent NCAA tournament success; and in-state rival Utah, entering Year 2 under coach Alex Jensen.
- BYU will host blue blood Kansas for only the second time and will travel to Arizona State, Colorado, UCF, Iowa State, and Houston, presenting multiple high-quality Quad 1 opportunities.
- The Cougars’ nonconference schedule includes notable games such as Ohio State, San Diego State, and participation in the Maui Invitational, where they could face Arizona again, potentially leading to three matchups in one season.
- With the NCAA allowing up to 32 regular-season games, BYU has room to add two more nonconference games and a preseason exhibition to complement their Big 12 schedule.