Ohio’s Bold Move to Ban Noon Buckeyes Games Sparks Controversy—What’s Really Behind the Bill?
Remember when college football Saturdays felt like a slow simmer, with the early games barely flickering before the big showdown later in the day? Yeah, those days are gone. Thanks to FOX Sports and their Big Noon Kickoff experiment, the gridiron spotlight has shifted dramatically… right to the lunchtime crowd. It’s a bold gamble — stacking marquee matchups in a time slot that used to be the football equivalent of background noise. But not everyone’s buying it, especially in Ohio, where fans and politicians alike are rallying against their beloved Buckeyes being dragged into the early window. Could forcing games to start after 3:30 p.m. actually reshape college football’s broadcast landscape — or is this just another costly hissy fit? There’s more at stake here than just kickoff times; think money, tradition, and the unique culture that fuels college football passion. If you’ve ever wondered why your tailgate feels truncated or why those prime Saturday vibes seem off, this story’s got you covered. LEARN MORE.College football Saturdays used to be a buildup to the bigger games later in the day, and the early games did not garner much attention. However, with FOX Sports’ introduction of Big Noon Kickoff, that has changed ever since they launched. FOX saw an opening for some marquee games early on in the day, and it worked out well for them because most Saturdays feature the biggest names in the sport, with all of their competition set for later on in the day.
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