Kansas, Iowa State clash in top-10 Big 12 showdown

Fans can stream the game for free on multiple platforms

Feb. 14, 2026 at 8:15pm

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The No. 9 Kansas Jayhawks will travel to Ames, Iowa to take on the No. 5 Iowa State Cyclones in a highly anticipated Big 12 matchup between two top-10 teams. The game will be broadcast nationally on ABC at 1 p.m. ET, with streaming options available through Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling.

Why it matters

This is a crucial conference game between two of the top teams in the Big 12, with major implications for the conference standings and NCAA Tournament seeding. Both teams have national championship aspirations, making this an important early-season clash.

The details

The Jayhawks and Cyclones are both off to strong starts this season, with Kansas ranked 9th and Iowa State ranked 5th in the latest AP Top 25 poll. The game will feature a clash of two of the Big 12's top offenses, as both teams are averaging over 80 points per game so far this year.

  • The game will tip off at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Kansas Jayhawks

The No. 9 ranked team in the country, led by head coach Bill Self, who has guided the Jayhawks to 4 national championships during his tenure.

Iowa State Cyclones

The No. 5 ranked team in the country, led by head coach T.J. Otzelberger, who is in his second season at the helm after leading the team to the NCAA Tournament last year.

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What they’re saying

“This is going to be a great test for both teams early in the conference schedule. Iowa State has really emerged as a national power, and Kansas is always a force to be reckoned with in the Big 12.”

— Bill Self, Head Coach, Kansas Jayhawks

“We're excited for the opportunity to host Kansas and show what our team is capable of on a national stage. It should be a great atmosphere in Hilton Coliseum.”

— T.J. Otzelberger, Head Coach, Iowa State Cyclones

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a big step towards securing a top seed in the Big 12 Tournament and potentially the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

This top-10 matchup between two of the best teams in college basketball should provide an exciting early-season clash with major conference and national implications. Fans will be able to stream the game for free on multiple platforms, making it easy to tune in and watch the action.