The Union Jack Classic Podcast

Brits React to College Football Mascots | with Guest KU Coach Kotelnicki | Episode 16

This week on the Union Jack Classic Podcast, we're joined by Andy Kotelnicki, Associate Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator at Kansas Jayhawks football. Coach Kotelnicki discusses his coaching journey, what makes Kansas football special, the growth of the program, and the opportunity to bring college football to an international audience at Wembley Stadium this September. We also discuss: 🏈 The evolution of Kansas football 🏈 Building a winning culture 🏈 Preparing for the 2026 season 🏈 The significance of playing at Wembley Stadium 🏈 What UK fans can expect from the Jayhawks Plus, before the interview, the group tackle one of the biggest debates in college football... reacting to and ranking some of the sport's most iconic mascots. Some make sense. Some definitely don't. 😂 The Union Jack Classic takes place on 19 September 2026, when Kansas Jayhawks football take on Arizona State Sun Devils football at Wembley Stadium. 🎟️ Tickets available now. #CollegeFootball #KansasJayhawks #AndyKotelnicki #UnionJackClassic #Big12 #WembleyStadium #RockChalk #ArizonaState #CollegeFootballPodcast #SportsPodcast

The Ultimate College Football Stadium Debate + Kansas Deputy AD Collin Sexton | Episode 15

🏟️ Which college football stadium is the best in the country? Which one is overrated? And which venue would we never rush back to? In Episode 15 of the Union Jack Classic Podcast, the team debates the best, worst and most overrated stadiums in college football, sharing their favourite game-day atmospheres, toughest road environments and a few controversial opinions along the way. We're also joined by Collin Sexton, who discusses the rise of Kansas Athletics, the importance of creating an elite fan experience, and the excitement surrounding the Kansas Jayhawks' journey to Wembley Stadium for the Union Jack Classic. 🎙️ Topics include: • The best college football stadiums in America • The most intimidating game-day atmospheres • The most overrated venues in the sport • Behind the scenes of Kansas Athletics • Bringing college football to Wembley Stadium Subscribe for new episodes every week as we count down to the Union Jack Classic, featuring the Kansas Jayhawks and Arizona State Sun Devils at Wembley Stadium on 19 September 2026. #CollegeFootball #KansasJayhawks #ArizonaState #Big12 #UnionJackClassic #WembleyStadium #NCAAFootball #CollegeSports #Podcast #KansasAthletics #CollinSexton

What’s The Hardest Position in Football? | Graham Rossini on Wembley, NIL & ASU | Episode 14

Episode 14 of The Union Jack Classic Podcast welcomes Arizona State Athletic Director Graham Rossini. Before diving into Wembley Stadium, NIL and the future of college football, we had to settle one important debate first… what’s actually the hardest position to play in football? 👀🏈 We also discuss what it means for Arizona State to be part of the first ever Union Jack Classic at Wembley Stadium, how NIL has changed college athletics, whether international games can open the door for global recruitment, and what the future of college football could look like over the next 10 years. Finally, Graham shares what he wants UK fans to feel when they experience Sun Devil football for the very first time in London. 🔱🇬🇧🇺🇸 🎟️ Union Jack Classic Arizona State vs Kansas Wembley Stadium | September 19th 2026 Follow Union Jack Classic for more exclusive college football content, interviews and behind the scenes access.

The Big 12 to Wembley | with Commissioner Brett Yormark | Episode 13

College football is coming to London… and who better to join us than the man helping shape its future. 🏈 This week on The Union Jack Classic Podcast, we sit down with Brett Yormark, Commissioner of the Big 12 Conference, to talk about the growth of college football, expanding the game to new audiences, and what opportunities events like the Union Jack Classic create on a global stage. We discuss the vision behind bringing the sport beyond the United States, the excitement around Wembley Stadium hosting the first ever Union Jack Classic, and why now is such a huge moment for college football. From conference leadership to the future of the game, this is a conversation for die-hard fans and anyone curious about where college football is headed next. 🎟 Union Jack Classic 📍 Wembley Stadium 📅 Saturday 19 September 2026 🏈 Arizona State vs Kansas #CollegeFootball #Big12 #UnionJackClassic #Wembley #AmericanFootball #BrettYormark

Oh to Be A British Fan... | with guest, Travis Goff | The Union Jack Classic Podcast | Episode 12

What’s it like being a British fan of American football? In Episode 12 of The Union Jack Classic Podcast, we dive into the experience of following the sport from this side of the Atlantic, from late-night kick-offs and discovering the game in the UK, to why college football hits differently. 🇬🇧🏈 Joining us is special guest Travis Goff, Director of Athletics at the University of Kansas, as we talk fandom, growing the game internationally, and what it means to bring the full college football experience to London. With the University of Kansas set to face Arizona State at Wembley Stadium on 19 September 2026, the countdown is on for a huge moment in UK sports. 🎟️ Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/union-jack-classic-tickets/artist/5639195 [https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/union-jack-classic-tickets/artist/5639195] 📍 Wembley Stadium, London 🏈 Kansas Jayhawks vs Arizona State Sun Devils 📅 Saturday 19 September 2026 Subscribe for more episodes as we bring you the stories, people and traditions behind the first ever Union Jack Classic. #UnionJackClassic #CollegeFootball #KansasJayhawks #ArizonaState #Wembley #AmericanFootball #Podcast #BritishFans #Big12