Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports Depart Fox’s ‘Big Noon Kickoff’

Topeka, KS, October 3, 2026 —

Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, and the Barstool Sports brand will cease appearing on Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” college football pregame show. The specific reasons for their departure were not provided in the information available.

The “Big Noon Kickoff” is a weekly college football pregame show broadcast by Fox Sports, typically leading into its Big Ten Conference game of the week, often featuring a high-profile matchup. Barstool Sports, known for its sports and pop culture content, had been a regular presence on the Fox program, with Portnoy often featured.

The exact timeline of this change and the duration of their involvement with the show were not specified. It is also unclear if this decision impacts any other potential collaborations or agreements between Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy, and Fox Sports.

Barstool Sports, founded by Portnoy in 2003, has grown into a significant media company with a large audience, covering a wide range of sports and lifestyle topics. Its presence on a major broadcast network like Fox represented a notable intersection between digital media and traditional sports broadcasting.

No further details regarding the nature of their past appearances or the specifics of their withdrawal from the program have been disclosed. The contractor’s name or entity responsible for Portnoy and Barstool Sports’ involvement was not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by JOE REEDY, Associated Press on www.ksnt.com, see more information here.

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