Hitting the road for Big 12 football in the fall? Here’s what you need to know

The new era of the Big 12 is here. Texas and Oklahoma are out. Arizona State, Arizona, Utah and Colorado are in. That will give a new look to the conference’s 16 schools spread over 10 states and ranging from as far east as Morgantown, West Virginia, to Arizona.

Many fans will undoubtedly look to hit the road (or take to the skies) for football games. That means heading to new venues and cities. Here’s a look at each Big 12 football venue and what fans might expect.

Baylor

How to get there: There are some options. You can fly into (ACT) Waco Regional Airport b,ut you’re not likely to get a direct flight. The Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin airports are 95 or so miles from Waco, and there are plenty of direct flights to both, so you might get there faster, taking that option despite the drive.

Stadium: McLane Stadium, Waco, Texas (2014, capacity 45,140). The stadium name was changed in 2013 in honor of alumnus and businessman Drayton McLane. It is one of few major college venues where fans can arrive by boat with the stadium tucked along the Brazos River. The Bears spent the previous 64 seasons at Floyd Casey Stadium, closing “The Case” out with a 30-10 win over Texas that clinched Baylor’s first Big 12 Football title.

Tickets/parking: Single-game parking goes on sale July 31. Shuttles are available from several locations. See https://baylorbears.com/sports/2019/8/23/football-directions-parking.aspx. The athletic ticket office number is (254) 710-1000.

What you need to know: Clear bag policy with no bags bigger than 12” x 12” x 6″ and/or personal clutch no larger than 4.5 ” x 6.5.” Touchdown Alley is the free pregame fan fest area open to all fans located on the turf field on the tailgating peninsula. The area opens two hours prbeforeame time and closes 30 minutes prior to kickoff. Activities include inflatable games, face…

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Author : AZCentral | The Arizona Republic

Publish date : 2024-07-28 13:00:16

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