PROVO, Utah — FOX Sports announced Sunday that its popular national pregame television show Big Noon Kickoff will be broadcast live from BYU on Saturday, Oct. 18, beginning at 8 a.m. MDT.
Later that day, No. 15 ranked BYU will host No. 23 ranked Utah in the Cougars’ annual homecoming game slated for 6 p.m. MDT on FOX. The game features the first ranked meeting between the two teams since 2009.
Making its second trip to BYU in consecutive seasons, the two-hour Big Noon Kickoff pregame show and tailgate party will be held in the west parking lot of LaVell Edwards Stadium. Set at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, Edwards Stadium is one of the most picturesque settings in college football.
Big Noon Kickoff is hosted by Rob Stone along with analysts Mark Ingram II, Matt Leinart, Urban Meyer and Brady Quinn. The show provides a preview of the day’s top college football games from across the country. Saturday’s show will also include detailed analysis and coverage of the Big 12 matchup between BYU (6-0, 3-0) and Utah (5-1, 2-1).
“We are excited to welcome FOX Big Noon Kickoff to Provo," said Brian Santiago, BYU director of athletics. "It’s a great opportunity for BYU to showcase our football program and LaVell Edwards Stadium, one of the best game-day environments in all of college football. Our football team, The ROC and Cougar Nation are ready to welcome the world to our campus. On behalf of BYU, I would like to thank FOX Sports and Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and his staff for this opportunity. We look forward to an exciting day of football."
Additional details about FOX Big Noon Kickoff at BYU will be announced throughout the week on BYUcougars.com and through BYU football social media channels.
Cougar Nation is encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the tailgate festivities, including live music, interactive games and special guest appearances.