David Cohen
Director / Strategic Brand Engagement
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 Clifton debut Saturday for the Bearcats' inaugural Big 12 football game against No. 16 Oklahoma (12 p.m.).
The show will take place at Bearcats Commons, the site of ESPN's College Gameday in 2021.
The fan pit opens at 6 a.m., with the pregame party beginning at 9 a.m. The show kicks off on the network at 10 a.m., featuring award-winning host Rob Stone and college football legends Matt Leinart, Brady Quinn, Mark Ingram and coach Urban Meyer!
Fans are encouraged to show up early for free food and prizes, with the first 500 fans receiving a free cowboy hat. There is also a $500 prize available for the best sign. Other amenities include a live DJ, gift cards up to $500, exclusive t-shirts while supplies last, AirPods, Playstations and more!
Saturday's game features the undefeated Sooners' first trip to Nippert Stadium. Fans are encouraged to wear
black, with such gear available
here.
Follow Big Noon Kickoff on social media @BNKonFOX for more information.
Big 12 Homecoming Tour Comes to UC
The 2023 Big 12 Homecoming tour is a conference-wide celebration of the Big 12 brand, bringing three days of entertainment and community engagement to the campuses of Big 12 members.
The Big 12 has partnered with the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit to bring students the
Be You Women's Empowerment series, presented by Maybelline, on
Thursday, September 21st from 10am – 2pm at Nippert Stadium Gravity Club. The series will include panel discussions focused on mental health awareness and will be hosted by notable UC women leaders and SI Swimsuit models.
The first panel will begin at 11am and features Student Body President Taylor Morgan, BSAA President and T&F SA Hannah Jackson, IEC President and Swimming SA Jessica Davis, former Swim SA Enna Selmanovic and Head Women's Basketball Coach Katrina Merriweather. The second panel will begin at approximately Noon and will feature 2022 SI Swim co-rookie of the year Christen Harper and 2023 SI Swim Rookies Sixtine Rouyre and Ellie Thurmann.
The festivities will include one-of-a-kind experiences such as a Maybelline Beauty Bar, giveaways, meet & greets with Sports Illustrated Swim models, photo ops and the chance to get a professional headshot taken. In addition, there will be table activations highlighting area companies and student organizations.
Extra Yard Makeover Project Heads to College Hill Fundamental Academy on Friday
Each Friday of Big 12 Homecomings will see a day of service, as Cincinnati student-athletes and coaches will visit one elementary school to unveil a $50K makeover for a new STEM center as a part of the College Football Playoff Foundation's signature program, Extra Yard Makeover Project.
The Cincinnati school receiving the makeover is College Hill Fundamental Academy.
