Get ready, London; college football is coming. Yes, Kansas and Arizona State are planning a historic FBS showdown at Wembley Stadium on Sept. 19, 2026. So, what was supposed to be a Kansas home opener will now be a global stage for the Big 12. And most importantly, with Booth Memorial Stadium limited by construction, the Jayhawks are taking their game overseas for the first time, while the Sun Devils return for their second international clash. Following that, another Big 12 school is eyeing the international stage.

Simply put, the Big 12 has its sights set on the world. And here, Commissioner Brett Yormark made it clear: the goal is to “be a global conference.” “Playing in Ireland is just the start,” he said. “It’s a push for future international growth, and I’m all in.” Given that, the league will stage three FBS games overseas in 2026, including TCU vs. North Carolina in Dublin and Michigan vs. Western Michigan in Frankfurt. With NFL games already drawing crowds in London, the Big 12 is staking its claim. Here’s where UCF AD Terry Mohajir’s focus is sharpening.

On September 18, UCF insider Matt Murschel dropped a bombshell about college football going global. Back in July at Big 12 Media Days, he spoke with UCF AD Terry Mohajir, who was all-in on the idea of the Knights playing overseas. Now, while it’s unclear where Mohajir stands today, it’s easy to imagine UCF taking the international stage in the near future. So, the Knights could soon join the growing list of programs bringing Big 12 football to the world. And why not?

Several CFB programs have seen fame and revenue from international games. In 2024, Iowa State and Kansas State played in Dublin, drawing 27,000 fans and generating around $200 million in economic impact. Then, earlier, Northwestern and Nebraska also played in Ireland, boosting exposure and recruiting. But that’s not all; even high-profile programs like OSU and Notre Dame leverage international and marquee matchups to expand their brand, attract top recruits, and increase revenue. But is the Big 12’s global push limited to football?

Here’s the thing: the conference aims to grow its brand overseas while giving student-athletes unique international experiences and potentially tapping into TV revenue abroad. Now, Kansas and ASU are set to make history with the 2nd-ever FBS game in the U.K. For Kansas, it’s a maiden voyage abroad; for ASU, a return to the global stage last visited in 1990. But football isn’t the only focus. Baylor’s women’s basketball team tips off against Duke in Paris on Nov. 3 as part of Oui-Play Paris, and the league is reportedly eyeing Olympic sports competitions in Mexico. Now, while the Big 12 chases global growth, the UCF AD is focused on the school’s revenue-sharing plans.

Big 12 ADs take on revenue sharing

UCF AD Terry Mohajir revealed the Knights are footing the entire $20.5M revenue pool for their athletes. “We put a lot of work into making that happen,” he said. “Next year it increases by 4%, so we’re already planning ahead to stay on track.” And the school has already moved five deals through the new NIL Go clearinghouse.

Here, Mohajir explained, “Four have been approved and one is pending. The range has been $600 to $10,000, and we’ve had a $10,000 deal go through so far. It’s working, and it’s doing what it’s supposed to do. That’s why I’ve been so optimistic about this new age of college athletics.” But on international games, Mohajir said he “absolutely” agrees with Big 12’s Brett Yormark.

He added, “The biggest thing for us is we don’t want to give up a home game, because we’re so dependent on our football game receipts. Some other schools might be willing to give up their home game, but I think there’s a real, real opportunity.” Now, it’s only a matter of time before CFB makes its mark internationally.