Kansas and ASU set for London game with Ted Lasso connections

The Jayhawks and Sun Devils skipped tea and feasted on Shake Shack burgers along the Thames River. Culture clashes abound as Kansas and Arizona State bring American college football to Wembley Stadium — the home of English football — in the inaugural Union Jack Classic on Saturday. And the “Ted Lasso” references are unavoidable with both teams staying at hotels located near Richmond.

The Big 12 Conference matchup is an important one on the field — both teams want to avoid back-to-back losses — but the trip also offers a chance for players to experience a European capital and be ambassadors for their sport.

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