Week 1: Latest Updates Union Jack Classic Coverage

With so much media buzz each week, here’s a quick roundup of the most notable stories and mentions you may have missed.

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College football teams Arizona State and Kansas will face off at Wembley Stadium in 2026; it will be first ever college game at Wembley; NFL returns to London this week with first of three 'International Series' games live on Sky Sports

Wembley Stadium will play host to college football for the very first time in it's history on September 19, 2026 when the Kansas Jayhawks face off with the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Union Jack Classic.

"I´ve often said my goal is for the Big 12 to be the most globally relevant conference in college athletics," Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said. "Expanding our international presence will elevate our brand, create new opportunities for student-athletes and open the door to meaningful commercial growth for the league."

Kansas athletic director Travis Goff said the game both reflects "the growth and trajectory" of the KU program and "will provide our fans and student-athletes an unprecedented experience."

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