The University of Utah and Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” combined their forces to put on a memorable pre-game show Saturday morning ahead of the No. 16 Utes’ Big 12 opener against No. 17 Texas Tech.
With former Utah coach Urban Meter on hand, “Big Noon Kickoff” made its debut in Salt Lake City — and between loud music, a raucous crowd and plenty of football talk, the scene helped showcase what makes Utah football so special.
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Here’s a look at what went on during the two-hour pre-game special on Utah’s campus.
Videos inside ‘Big Noon Kickoff’
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Photos from ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ visit to Salt Lake City
Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” show sets up before the game between the Utah Utes and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
Urban Meyer flashes the “U” to the crowd during Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” pregame show held at the Ute Village tailgate area near Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, preceding the University of Utah Utes versus the Texas Tech Red Raiders football game. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
The FOX Big Noon Kickoff show sets up near the south end zone at Rice-Eccles Stadium before the game between the Utah Utes and the Texas Tech Red Raiders in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” pregame show is held at the Ute Village tailgate area near Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, preceding the University of Utah Utes versus the Texas Tech Red Raiders football game. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
Urban Meyer, center, joins the Barstool College Football Show held at the Ute Village tailgate area near Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, preceding the University of Utah Utes versus the Texas Tech Red Raiders football game. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, talks about pizza he had locally at The Pie Pizzeria during the Barstool College Football Show held at the Ute Village tailgate area near Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, preceding the University of Utah Utes versus the Texas Tech Red Raiders football game. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
Fans cheer before the Barstool College Football Show and Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” pregame show held at the Ute Village tailgate area near Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, preceding the University of Utah Utes versus the Texas Tech Red Raiders football game. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
Barstool founder and Fox college football personality Dave Portnoy looks onto the field before the game between the Utah Utes and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
