FOX Sports has officially announced its 2025 “Big Noon Saturday” schedule, sparking enthusiasm with a lineup of top-tier games and iconic rivalries. The “Big Noon Kickoff” show airs every Saturday at 10 a.m. ET and will broadcast live from Columbus, Ohio, for the season opener.
Since its debut in 2019, “Big Noon Kickoff” has become a cornerstone of college football Saturdays. It sets the scene for FOX’s premier game of the week and enhances the overall fan experience throughout the season.
Big Noon Kickoff & Big Noon Saturday Highlight Key Matchups for 2025
The 2025 “Big Noon Saturday” slate opens with a major showdown as Texas visits reigning national champion Ohio State on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 12 p.m. ET on FOX. This highly anticipated rematch of last year’s College Football Playoff game will feature the pregame show broadcasting live from Columbus, Ohio, delivering comprehensive coverage of two of college football’s elite programs.
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— Jamie Pollard (@IASTATEAD) May 29, 2025
Week 2 presents the intense Cy-Hawk Trophy rivalry, with Iowa traveling to face Iowa State on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 12 p.m. ET. “Big Noon Kickoff” will broadcast from Ames, Iowa, starting at 10 a.m. ET, previewing this Big Ten versus Big 12 clash.
In Week 3, the defending Big Ten champion Oregon Ducks take on Northwestern at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 13. “Big Noon Kickoff” will provide pregame insights from Evanston beginning at 10 a.m. ET.
The regular season culminates with the iconic rivalry, “The Game,” as Michigan hosts Ohio State on Saturday, Nov. 29, at noon ET.
All FOX, FS1, FS2, and BTN college football broadcasts will also be available via the FOX Sports app and FOXSports.com. The full 2025 schedule and broadcast teams will be revealed throughout the season.
What Is Big Noon Saturday?
“Big Noon Saturday” is FOX Sports’ nationally televised college football window featuring a marquee game kickoff at 12 p.m. Eastern every Saturday during the season. Since its 2019 debut, it has become FOX’s flagship game of the week and the network’s premier college football timeslot, spotlighting top-ranked teams, historic rivalries, and pivotal matchups.
Supporting the broadcast is “Big Noon Kickoff,” a pregame show airing from 10 a.m. to noon ET on FOX and FS1.
Hosted by Rob Stone, Matt Leinart, Mark Ingram II, Brady Quinn, and Urban Meyer, the show provides expert analysis and in-depth coverage leading into the featured game.
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FOX developed Big Noon Saturday to avoid clashing with other networks’ key games, such as CBS’s SEC contests and ESPN/ABC’s primetime slots. By owning the noon window nationally, FOX created a unique and highly rated broadcast period that has consistently drawn strong viewership and become a cornerstone of college football weekends.
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