'It's gettin' hot in here': Nelly to headline Big 12 Championship's first halftime show

The college championship game of the year is almost here, and what would gameday be without some epic entertainment?

The Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship Game, taking place in AT&T Stadium on Dec. 2 at 11 a.m., will see Texas football face Oklahoma State and feature a slew of music and celebrities.

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Here's what you need to know about the game's entertainment offerings:

Nelly to headline the Big 12 Championship's first halftime show

Nelly performs at the Hometown Heroes Music Festival at the Brushy Creek Amphitheater on September 25, 2020 in Hutto, Texas.  [Suzanne Cordeiro for American-Statesman]
Nelly performs at the Hometown Heroes Music Festival at the Brushy Creek Amphitheater on September 25, 2020 in Hutto, Texas. [Suzanne Cordeiro for American-Statesman]

This championship is the first Big 12 Conference game to have a halftime show, and none other than rapper Nelly will be headlining. The Texas and Oklahoma State bands will join the singer on stage for his performance of "Hot In Herre."

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Country singers Warren Zeiders, Wade Bowen to perform

Country singer Warren Zeiders will sing the National Anthem, and another country singer by the name of Wade Bowen will hold a pre-game concert on Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. at the CBD Kratom Backyard. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

In-game music will come from DJ Poizon Ivy.

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WWE and Big 12 crossover

Wrestling and football are colliding through a partnership between WWE and Big 12. WWE icons Undertaker, Drew McIntyre, Sheamus and Jade Cargill will attend along with WWE announcer Samantha Irvin.

One of the WWE stars will also present the game's Most Outstanding Player with a custom Championship Title Belt.

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