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Portnoy & Barstool Out at Fox's 'Big Noon Kickoff'
3 Oct
Summary
- Barstool Sports and Dave Portnoy no longer on Fox's pregame show.
- Portnoy cited Ohio State coach Ryan Day's alleged threats to Fox.
- Barstool's 'Wake-Up Barstool' show remains unaffected by the change.
Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports will no longer be featured on Fox's "Big Noon Kickoff" college football pregame show. This marks the end of an experiment that began at the start of last season, integrating Barstool personalities alongside established Fox Sports figures.
Portnoy, a notable Michigan alum, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his perspective. He asserted that Ohio State coach Ryan Day and the Big Ten allegedly pressured Fox, leading to the decision. Portnoy stated that Day's repeated complaints and threats were a significant factor, suggesting the financial stakes made the partnership untenable.
Sources indicated that the decision stemmed from the inherent difficulty in merging Fox Sports' traditional broadcast style with Barstool's unique brand. This challenge ultimately proved unsustainable for the "Big Noon Kickoff" program.
However, a separate partnership deal announced in July 2025, which includes the daily talk show "Wake-Up Barstool" on Fox Sports 1, is not expected to be affected by this development. The "Big Noon Kickoff" show is scheduled to broadcast from the University of Minnesota on October 3, 2026, preceding the Golden Gophers' home opener against Michigan.
