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Big Noon Kickoff at Bearcats Commons to Feature Free Food, Prizes

The University of Cincinnati will be home to the biggest pregame tailgate of the weekend as FOX's Big Noon Kickoff show makes its second-ever trip to Cincinnati for the Bearcats’ showdown vs. No. 11-ranked BYU on Saturday.

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Big Noon Kickoff at Bearcats Commons to Feature Free Food, PrizesBig Noon Kickoff at Bearcats Commons to Feature Free Food, Prizes
StevenDistel

CINCINNATI -- The University of Cincinnati will be home to the biggest pregame tailgate of the weekend as FOX's Big Noon Kickoff show makes its second-ever trip to Cincinnati for the Bearcats’ showdown vs. No. 11-ranked BYU on Saturday.

The show will take place at Bearcats Commons, the site of Big Noon Kickoff in 2023.

The fan pit opens and the pregame party begins at 8:30 a.m.

The show kicks off on the network at 10 a.m., featuring award-winning host Rob Stone, Barstool’s Dave Portnoy and college football legends Matt Leinart, Brady Quinn, Mark Ingram and coach Urban Meyer.

Students are encouraged to show up early for free food, including breakfast items, and prizes, with free t-shirts, clear bags and trucker hats while supplies last. Tangeman University Center bathrooms will remain open overnight for those who choose to line up on Friday.

There is also a $500 prize available for the best sign. Other giveaways will include tickets and other prizes from UC Athletics partners. Students may need to show their Bearcat Card for some giveaways.

Cincinnati and BYU will kick off later that night at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX, UC’s final home game at Nippert Stadium this year. Fans are encouraged to wear black, with such gear available here.

Fans are encouraged to stay on campus and Saturday with Us! Head to The Grid for tailgating, a live DJ and concessions.

ENTRANCE:
Fans should enter via Main Street between Tangeman University Center and Steger Student Life Center to Bearcats Commons. Backpacks are prohibited.  

PARKING: 
Gameday parking garages will open at 7 a.m. Fans parking in their gameday garage for FOX Big Noon Kickoff can stay there the entire day. You must have a gameday pass.

Fans who choose to leave campus between the show and the game will need to leave the garage by 1 p.m., when the gates return to gameday mode. Fans leaving after 1 p.m. will need to pay to exit.

Fans without a football parking pass can pay $25 to park in Eden Garage beginning at 7 a.m. ET. There will be a shuttle running fans from Eden to President’s Circle.

Follow @GoBearcats and Big Noon Kickoff on social media @BNKonFOX for more information.