Barstools Dave Portnoy announces he is joining Big Noon Kickoff
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is joining Fox Sports to be a part of the network’s “Big Noon Kickoff” college football pregame show. 
John LeuzziUSA TODAY NETWORK Hear this story 
Fox Sports has added to its “Big Noon Kickoff” desk for the upcoming college football season in a big way.
On July 17, Barstool founder and media personality Dave Portnoy announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he is joining the “Big Noon Kickoff” pregame show as an analyst.
The official announcement from Portnoy comes a day after multiplereports mentioned that Fox Sports was in talks to Portnoy to its college football pregame show lineup, featuring Urban Meyer, Matt Leinart, Brady Quinn, Mark Ingram, Chris Fallica and Rob Stone. The deal also includes Barstool content airing on Fox Sports 1, a first for the content company.
REQUIRED READING: College football mimicking NFL playoff format would be foolishPortnoy went onto X (formerly Twitter) shortly after initial reports on July 16 and quote-tweeted Front Office Sports’ story, saying it is “nothing more than rumors at this point.”
“These are nothing more than rumors at this point,” Portnoy wrote on X on July 16. “But all the crying from Columbus is making me feel like it’s Thanksgiving Day weekend again and Michigan is pounding a hapless Buckeye team into the mud for the billionth straight year.”
The addition of Portnoy joining “Big Noon Kickoff” is a big get by Fox Sports, given his popularity on his social media platforms, which includes his One Bite Pizza reviews. In an appearance on Barstool’s “The Unnamed Show” on July 17, Portnoy mentioned that Barstool will still do its own “Barstool College Football Show” during the college football season and it will lead into “Big Noon Kickoff.” He also mentioned that the partnership between Barstool and Fox Sports will also include the creation of a new Barstool daily show from 8 to 10 a.m. ET on Fox Sports 1.
“It will be like a Barstool breakfast show. Barstool Wakeup. I’m going to do Mondays. We’ll have an office in Chicago. There will be different characters (on). They want a taste of the Barstool world,” Portnoy said on “The Unnamed Show” of the new daily show.
The acquisition of Portnoy and Barstool comes three days after The Athletic reported a lineup shakeup at Fox Sports, which included the removal of Joy Taylor and her show, “Speak" — along with “Breakfast Ball” and “The Facility” — from the network’s weekday lineup.
The hire also mirrors a programmatic strategy by ESPN, which added retired NFL punter-turned-media personality Pat McAfee to the network’s “College GameDay” lineup in 2022. Portnoy, a Michigan graduate, would not be new to the college football world or the pregame show platform, should the deal become finalized: He is a part of Barstool Sports’ eponymously named “Barstool College Football Show.”
“Big Noon Kickoff” is set to travel to Columbus Ohio Stadium to kick off the upcoming 2025 college football season for Ohio State vs. Texas in Week 1 on Saturday, Aug. 30.
The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
(This story has been updated with new information)
Featured Weekly Ad
FAQ
What is a Rake Chase?
What is a Rake Chase? Rake chases are poker promotions which are incentives for players to rake more and reward them generously for that. In contrary to a rake race, you don’t compete against other players , but instead chase your own individual targets. In order to hit the points targets you need to play a certain amount of poker hands or tournaments for real money. As soon as you hit the points requirement, you have secured yourself the amount of money, which was preset for the respective level.
Barstool Sportsbook App Review 2025: Fast Fun and Competitive Betting
The Barstool betting app, known as Barstool Sportsbook, is a digital sports betting platform launched in the US by Barstool Sports in partnership with Penn National Gaming in 2020. It leverages Barstool Sports’ strong brand recognition and multimedia presence to attract sports fans to betting. The app provides a sleek and user-friendly interface powered by Kambi software, making it easy for users to place various types of bets such as spreads, moneylines, totals, and player props.
Is Barstool Sportsbook Coming Back? — What to Expect in the Future of Barstool Betting
Is Barstool Sportsbook Coming Back? — What to Expect in the Future of Barstool Betting After Barstool Sportsbook shut down in late 2023, many loyal bettors began asking the same question — “Will Barstool ever bring back its sportsbook?” This 2025 industry update from fourseasoncycling.com breaks down what really happened, what insiders have said, and whether a comeback could be on the horizon. 1. The Short Version: Barstool Sportsbook Is Gone — For Now In August 2023, Penn Entertainment sold its ownership stake in Barstool Sports back to its founder, Dave Portnoy, and ended all sportsbook operations under the Barstool name.
How to Use the Barstool Sports Betting App in 2025 — Access Login & Alternatives
How to Use the Barstool Sports Betting App in 2025 — Access, Login & Alternatives After the shutdown of the Barstool Sportsbook app, many U.S. bettors still search for ways to log in or continue using the familiar interface. This detailed 2025 guide from fourseasoncycling.com explains how to access your account, migrate safely to new platforms, and find alternatives that retain the same Barstool-style betting experience. 1. Can You Still Use the Barstool Sportsbook App?
What were the original rules and betting options for roulette?
What were the original rules and betting options for roulette? The original rules and betting options for roulette were relatively simple. The game featured a spinning wheel with numbered pockets, typically ranging from 1 to 36. The early versions of the game also featured a single zero pocket, which gave the house a slight edge. In some variations, there was also a double zero pocket, which further increased the house edge.
Barstool Sportsbook is coming soon to be your home for betting on the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA and more. Stay connected and be the first to know about all the things coming to Barstool Sportsbook.
This site only collects related articles. Viewing the original, please copy and open the following link:Barstools Dave Portnoy announces he is joining Big Noon Kickoff
