FOX Sports is bringing its traveling college football pregame show, Big Noon Kickoff, to the University of Minnesota for the first time on Saturday, Oct. 3. The two-hour broadcast will air live at 9:00 a.m. outside 3M Arena at Mariucci, setting the stage for the annual Stripe Out game between the Minnesota Gophers and the Michigan Wolverines.
The matchup kicks off at 11:00 a.m. at Huntington Bank Stadium and will air nationally on FOX. Fans attending the morning broadcast are encouraged to arrive early to secure viewing spots around the set and participate in the live production.
Broadcast Details and Live Interviews
The high-energy program previews the day’s slate of college football games across the country while focusing heavily on the Twin Cities matchup. Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck is scheduled for a live, on-set interview during the 9:00 a.m. hour to discuss the team’s preparation for the rivalry game.
The broadcast transitions directly into the stadium as the Gophers and Wolverines take the field to play for the Little Brown Jug. The trophy stands as one of the oldest rivalry prizes in college football history, dating back to the early 1900s.
History of the Little Brown Jug
The battle for the Little Brown Jug represents a tradition in college football.
Game Day Logistics for Fans
- Show Time: 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3.
- Location: Outside 3M Arena at Mariucci on the University of Minnesota campus.
- Game Time: 11:00 a.m. at Huntington Bank Stadium.
- Theme: Minnesota’s annual Stripe Out game.
- Television: Broadcast live on FOX for both the pregame show and the game itself.
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