Cowboys Stadium-sized welcome kicks off AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic Week

If the rest of AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic Week is anything like the start, we're in for huge week.

The Arkansas and Kansas State teams were welcomed on Saturday night at Cowboys Stadium with a giant dinner buffet in one of end zone plazas. Artist Dan Dunn provided entertainment while the teams dined, whipping out huge portraits of the mascots of both teams and a single portrait representing Friday's on-field clash.

The Kilgore Rangerettes served as escorts and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders were on hand to pose for pictures with the Super Bowl and Cotton Bowl trophies.

After a few welcoming comments from AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic chairman Tommy Bain, the teams headed to the 50 yard line to watch highlight films of their seasons on the colossal Cowboys Stadium video screen. It was a big way to kick off a big week for both teams.