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

Wichita Falls & Lawton, TX, October 3, 2026 —

Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, and the Barstool Sports brand will no longer be featured on Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” college football pregame show. The departure marks an end to the group’s appearances on the Fox Sports broadcast.

Details regarding the specific reasons for Portnoy and Barstool Sports’ absence from the show were not immediately available. Representatives for Fox Sports and Portnoy have not publicly commented on the specifics of the decision or the timing of the change.

Barstool Sports, known for its sports commentary, digital content, and merchandise, had been a part of the “Big Noon Kickoff” program. The show, which airs prior to Fox’s Saturday afternoon college football game, typically features analysis and discussion from a rotating cast of personalities. The exact duration and nature of Portnoy and Barstool Sports’ involvement with the program were not detailed in the available information.

The absence of Portnoy and Barstool Sports from the “Big Noon Kickoff” lineup signifies a shift in the show’s on-air talent. Further information concerning any replacements or changes to the program’s format is anticipated.

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

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