The Big 12’s Big Noon showdown will hinge on Utah’s ability to complete downfield passes, which have been infrequent thus far.

The Week 4 slate is the first taste of conference play for numerous schools. As the games become more meaningful, the lights will grow brighter, and a clash of ranked opponents is quite the stage for one of the biggest battles of the 2026 NFL Draft.

On Sept. 21, UT Press will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a free event from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Austin Central Public Library ( utpress.utexas.edu ). Among the speakers will be authors Sarah Bird, Stephen Harrigan, Toni Tipton-Martin, David Hillis, Michael Hurd, Lisa Keefauver and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson.

Ambetter Insurance may no longer be accepted by UT Health East if an agreement is not reached between the two companies by November. According to UT Health, they have been working with Ambetter to reach a new agreement that would ensure that their members continue to have in-network access to their facilities.