Are FOX BIG NOON Kickoff Times DAMAGING Big Ten Football?

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Are the Big Ten’s Big Noon Kickoffs a Blessing or a Curse?

FOX announced it will broadcast the highly anticipated Texas vs Ohio State season opening college football game. That means it will likely be part of their successful Big Noon Kickoff. But some fans are upset this game won’t air under the lights in prime time!

With the Big Ten’s lucrative TV deals with FOX, NBC, CBS, Peacock and Big Ten Network, some of the Big Ten’s biggest games end up kicking off at noon on the east coast and 9 am on the west coast.

The Big Noon Kickoff on FOX brings in great TV ratings but one has to wonder how much higher they could be if those games were played in prime time. And we wonder if this ultimately hurts Big Ten exposure nationally.

No matter what side of the argument you favor the FOX product is excellent with Joel Klatt and Urban Meyer to name a few.

As usual we have our eye locked in on the latest recruiting talk. We have the latest on Ohio State’s exciting commitment from four-star cornerback Jordan Thomas and Penn State’s addition of wide receiver Davion Brown. We also dive into the competitive recruiting landscape, highlighting Michigan’s potential targets and the intriguing case of Richard Wesley’s commitment saga at Oregon. Is he coming or not?

In a lighter segment, we rank Big Ten mascots, crowning the Oregon Duck as the top contender. USC’s Tommy Trojan and Traveler are close behind. We discuss the charm and tradition of these mascots, while also noting areas for improvement, like Penn State’s Nittany Lion costume.

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