The Big 12 has announced the first portion of its 2009 football television schedule with games to air on ABC, ESPN, FSN and VERSUS.
Fourteen contests have currently been chosen by ABC and ESPN, nine of those as part of the Big 12's television package along with five non-conference road games. The Dr Pepper Big 12 Championship will be aired by ABC in prime time for the ninth time as it makes its debut in Cowboys Stadium. FSN has announced four of its initial selections and one game that will be televised by VERSUS.
ABC and FSN will select additional games throughout the season. The majority of the televised games will be announced on a 12-day notice. ABC has rights to exercise a six-day option three times during the season.
The Big 12 will begin its 14th year with ABC as its national network television partner and with FSN for its cable rights.
