When Indiana plays Ohio State in two weeks, it will be the weekend’s marquee game. So, why is it being treated like a matinee?
On Monday, Fox announced the Hoosiers and Buckeyes will play in the “Big Noon Kickoff” game in the noon ET window.
Ohio State fans were rightfully upset following the announcement, as it means the Buckeyes will play six consecutive noon ET games to end the regular season.
Fox “Big Noon Kickoff” color commentator Joel Klatt defended the decision by explaining Fox is locked into the noon ET timeslot because of the Big Ten media rights deal, which gives CBS the 3:30 p.m. ET window and NBC the primetime slot.
