The Union Jack Classic Podcast

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The Union Jack Classic Podcast is the official show behind the first-ever American college football game at Wembley Stadium. Hosted by the team bringing the event to life, this podcast takes you inside the vision, the build-up, and the cultural impact of bringing elite NCAA Division I football to London. From behind-the-scenes planning and commercial partnerships to fan culture, alumni stories, and special guests from both sides of the Atlantic, we explore what it really takes to stage a landmark transatlantic sporting event. Whether you're a lifelong college football fan, a curious newcomer in the UK, or part of the global alumni community, this is your front-row seat to the journey toward September 19, 2026. This is more than a game. It’s the start of something bigger.

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

    3d ago

    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

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

    May 28

    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.

    55 min
  3. The Big 12 to Wembley | with Commissioner Brett Yormark | Episode 13

    May 21

    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

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

    May 20

    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 📍 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

    39 min
  5. Inside the Union Jack Classic | Sponsorship, Wembley & Growing the Game | The Union Jack Classic Podcast

    May 7

    Inside the Union Jack Classic | Sponsorship, Wembley & Growing the Game | The Union Jack Classic Podcast

    Episode 11 of the Union Jack Classic Podcast is here. 🏈 This week, Max joins the pod to talk about growing up around American football in the UK, playing the game himself, and now helping bring college football to Wembley Stadium through the Union Jack Classic. We get into the reality of building the sport in the UK, the sponsorship side of UJC, and what it actually takes behind the scenes to put on an event of this scale. Plus, thoughts on the growth of the game here, where UK football is heading, and why September at Wembley is going to be special.

    38 min
  6. From Kansas to Wembley: Coach Leipold on Bringing KU to London | The Union Jack Classic Podcast | Episode 10

    Apr 30

    From Kansas to Wembley: Coach Leipold on Bringing KU to London | The Union Jack Classic Podcast | Episode 10

    Coach Lance Leipold made the trip from Kansas to London 🇬🇧 to see where his team will take the field at Wembley Stadium this September. In Episode 10 of The Union Jack Classic Podcast, we sit down with the Kansas Head Coach to talk all things Union Jack Classic, how he keeps himself grounded, and how the Jayhawks are preparing for their historic trip to London. From walking Wembley to building a team ready for the international stage… this is the Road to Wembley. 🎟️ Tickets available now via Ticketmaster Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes content as we build towards September.

    26 min
  7. "Draft Buzz, Dylan Edwards & the Road to Wembley" The Union Jack Classic Podcast

    Apr 23

    "Draft Buzz, Dylan Edwards & the Road to Wembley" The Union Jack Classic Podcast

    The Draft is heating up and so is the road to Wembley. 🇬🇧🏈 This week, the team dives into all the latest Draft buzz before being joined by a special guest straight out of Kansas — Dylan Edwards from the University of Kansas. We talk his journey, life in college football, and what it means to be part of a historic moment as Kansas heads to London. With the first-ever American college football game of its kind coming to Wembley Stadium, the countdown is officially ON. Expect insight, energy, and a proper taste of what makes college football different. 🎟️ Tickets for the Union Jack Classic: University of Kansas vs Arizona State 📍 Wembley Stadium | 19 September 2026 👉 https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/union-jack-classic-university-of-kansas-london-19-09-2026/event/2300632FCA260AA0 Follow us for more behind-the-scenes, player interviews, and everything you need to know ahead of game day. #CollegeFootball #NFLDraft #UnionJackClassic #DylanEdwards #KansasJayhawks #Wembley #AmericanFootballUK

    40 min
  8. The Union Jack Classic Podcast | Episode 8 |"Spirit of a cheerleader - with ASU Cheer"

    Apr 16

    The Union Jack Classic Podcast | Episode 8 |"Spirit of a cheerleader - with ASU Cheer"

    In Episode 8 of The Union Jack Classic Podcast, we dive into one of the most iconic parts of American college football culture… the spirit squads. We’re joined by Bianca Caryl, M.Ed., Sun Devil Spirit Squad head dance coach at Sun Devil Athletics, alongside two ASU cheerleaders, the incredible Jayden and Isi to break down what it really takes to be part of an elite collegiate cheer programme. From the physical demands and training to the pressure of performing in front of thousands, this episode goes beyond the stereotypes and into the reality of the sport. The UJC Podcast team also explore the full pageantry of college football — from cheer and dance to marching bands, mascots and the traditions that turn game day into a spectacle.

    39 min
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The Union Jack Classic Podcast is the official show behind the first-ever American college football game at Wembley Stadium. Hosted by the team bringing the event to life, this podcast takes you inside the vision, the build-up, and the cultural impact of bringing elite NCAA Division I football to London. From behind-the-scenes planning and commercial partnerships to fan culture, alumni stories, and special guests from both sides of the Atlantic, we explore what it really takes to stage a landmark transatlantic sporting event. Whether you're a lifelong college football fan, a curious newcomer in the UK, or part of the global alumni community, this is your front-row seat to the journey toward September 19, 2026. This is more than a game. It’s the start of something bigger.

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