BRAZOS TAILGATE

Game Day

Weekend game previews, recaps and what to cook for each kickoff.

Sat Oct 24, 2026 · 12 p.m. CT · TNT (truTV, HBO Max)

Baylor at Kansas

Where: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS

Preview

Baylor (4-2, 2-1 Big 12) heads to Lawrence after a 17-6 home loss to TCU on Oct 17 that snapped a four-game win streak. The Bears defense still has not allowed more than 19 points in a game this season. Kansas comes in at 2-4 (0-3 Big 12). Baylor puts a 14-game win streak over KU on the line.

Pair it with

Griddle Breakfast Tacos

Noon kickoff means breakfast at the tailgate. Chorizo, potatoes and eggs on the flat top feed 10 in 20 minutes.

Pair it with

Overnight Tailgate Wings

Marinate Friday night, put them on at halftime.

Recap

Recap coming after the game. Final score, key plays, and how the food held up.

Sources: baylorbears.com (Oct 18), ESPN/AP recap of TCU 17, Baylor 6.

Around the Big 12 and beyond

2:30 p.m. CT · FOX

No. 2 BYU at UCF

BYU (6-0) visits UCF (3-3) in Orlando.

Pair it with

Pulled Pork Sliders

An afternoon kickoff is slider time. Smoke the pork the day before and keep it warm in a cooler.

2:30 p.m. CT · ABC

Texas A&M at Alabama

The SEC afternoon headliner in Tuscaloosa.

Pair it with

Bacon Jalapeno Poppers

Easy to grill between games and easy to eat on the couch.

9:15 p.m. CT · ESPN

No. 14 Houston at No. 10 Utah

Ranked Big 12 nightcap in Salt Lake City.

Pair it with

Sheet Pan Nachos

Late game, leftover pork and chili. One pan, 10 minutes.

Schedule sources: Big 12 Week 8 TV listings (ESPN, Wichita Eagle, Oct 19-20) and On3 Week 8 TV schedule. Times Central.