FOX Big Noon Kickoff in Lawrence: How to Join and Why It's a Big Deal

For the first time ever, the Kansas Jayhawks are hosting FOX's Big Noon Kickoff, the national pregame show that is the counterpart of ESPN's College Gameday. After Saturday, the Jayhawks will hold a distinction only held by four other schools:

For those interested, the five schools to host @CollegeGameDay and @BNKonFOX in the last two years: https://t.co/ffonVOW79Q pic.twitter.com/E6BIX6e0i5
— Kansas Football (@KU_Football) October 27, 2023

Not only is this a staggering fact, but it is a clear sign that the program under Lance Leipold is continuing to change the narrative and draw attention.

As big as hosting College Gameday was last year, being selected to host this game is even bigger. Last year, both Kansas and TCU were undefeated and performing much better than expectations. The combination of getting to showcase two surprise teams and making their first trip to Lawrence was almost too much to be ignored. This year, Kansas is not undefeated, having dropped a disappointing game to Oklahoma State. Jalon Daniels is not playing in this game. Oklahoma and Kansas have not traditionally played in close games.

So how can you be a part of this historic event? With parking garages opening at 6am, there is plenty of time to get involved. The full schedule of events is below:

Plan accordingly, it’s gonna be a fun weekend in Lawrence, Kansas 🙌#RockChalk | @CentralBankMW pic.twitter.com/ANE0KmrL9E
— Kansas Football (@KU_Football) October 25, 2023

6am: Football Parking Lots open
7am: The Hill and the pit for FOX's Big Noon Kickoff open.
8am: The Fun Zone opens in the practice fields and the Pregame Party starts.
8:45 am: Hawk Walk starts at the top of the hill.
9am: Big Noon Kickoff begins
9:30am: Memorial Stadium gates open.
11:05am: Kickoff

It's a full slate of events as Kansas celebrates yet another national spotlight on David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.