Northwestern University to Host FOX's Big Noon Kickoff for Historic Event
Northwestern University Athletics in Illinois has announced a significant event in program history: FOX's Big Noon Kickoff pregame show will broadcast live from the University's iconic Lakefill ahead of the Wildcats' matchup against No. 4 Oregon on September 13. The game will air on FOX at 11 am CT, with Gus Johnson providing play-by-play commentary and Joel Klatt serving as analyst. Jenny Taft will report from the sidelines. This event marks the first time Big Noon Kickoff will be broadcast from Northwestern University, a testament to the team's growing reputation in college football.
Key Takeaways:
- FOX's Big Noon Kickoff will be broadcast live from Northwestern University's Lakefill for the first time in the Wildcats' program history.
- The event will take place ahead of Northwestern's matchup against No. 4 Oregon on September 13, with the game airing on FOX at 11 am CT.
- Gus Johnson will provide play-by-play commentary, with Joel Klatt serving as analyst and Jenny Taft reporting from the sidelines.
- Big Noon Kickoff features analysis and predictions, and it regularly travels to different collegiate campuses each week.
- Host Rob Stone is joined by college football legends, including Mark Ingram II, Matt Leinart, Urban Meyer, Brady Quinn, and Chris "Bear" Fallica.
- Northwestern University Head Football Coach David Braun is excited about the event, stating that it is an opportunity to create a home field advantage and pack the lakefront with purple-clad fans.
Statistics:
- The event marks the first time Big Noon Kickoff will be broadcast from Northwestern University.
- Northwestern University will host the event on September 13.
- The game will air on FOX at 11 am CT.
- Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt will provide commentary for the event.
- Jenny Taft will report from the sidelines.
Sources:
- [Northwestern University Athletics official news release]
- [FOX Sports official announcement]