Big Noon Kickoff Faces Hurdles with Dave Portnoy at Ohio State: What to Expect
This weekend's Big Noon Kickoff marks the start of the college football season and will feature Dave Portnoy as a new addition to the show. The show will be broadcasting live from Columbus for the highly anticipated matchup between No. 1 Texas and No. 3 Ohio State. However, there seems to be a potential issue as Portnoy is reportedly not welcome inside Ohio Stadium, also known as The Horseshoe.
According to reports from Front Office Sports, Portnoy will still be part of Fox's Big Noon Kickoff but will not be allowed inside the stadium for the end of the show. Fox had anticipated potential issues with Portnoy and Ohio State, leading to a change in their original plans for the show's location.
The situation involving Portnoy and Ohio State was discussed on The Beat with Austin & Birm, a show hosted by Austin Ward. Ward mentioned that there are concerns about whether Big Noon Kickoff will be able to conclude inside The Horseshoe due to Portnoy not being welcome there. The show's hosts also talked about finding a replacement for Portnoy who can provide entertainment value without causing controversy.
In light of these developments, it remains to be seen how Big Noon Kickoff will navigate the situation with Portnoy and Ohio State. The anticipation for the showdown between Texas and Ohio State is high, and the presence of Portnoy adds an interesting dynamic to the broadcast. Fans will have to tune in to see how the show unfolds this Saturday in Columbus.