FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff Set For ‘Prime Time’ In Lubbock This Week – Sports Illustrated

The 21st ranked Colorado Buffaloes head to Lubbock to face the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday. The highly anticipated Big 12 matchup will be featured on FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff.

This marks the second time this season that Big Noon will feature the Buffaloes on the road. They beat Hurricane Helena to Orlando when Colorado faced UCF and saw a huge crowd of 45,700 break Bounce House attendance records. The excitement surrounding Coach Prime and the Buffs continues to garner massive attention, with this Orlando game reportedly generating $80 million in economic impact.

As anticipation grows for the Texas Tech game, there has been speculation about potential musical performances or celebrity appearances, which have become staples at Buffs games under Deion Sanders. With Colorado’s continued media appeal, some have humorously suggested that even the Pope might attend, given the star power that often surrounds the team.

After a bye week, the Colorado Buffaloes are back with renewed energy and focus, but their media presence hasn’t slowed down. Travis Hunter spent his vacation leading an active life. From fishing on Coach Prime’s Texas property to cross country appearances on ESPN’s College GameDay and the FOX Big Noon Kickoff for the Penn State-Ohio showdown in Happy Valley.

On the other hand, Shedeur Sanders also had a remarkable time in Las Vegas. However, unlike previous trips, this week CU’s “Grown” QB stayed under the radar. The Buffaloes now look at the Big 12 Championship with fresh options, especially after Texas Tech upset Iowa State and Houston defeated Kansas State, giving Colorado a direct path to the championship if they can win their remaining games.

The match also has a personal touch. Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire coaches Deion Sanders Jr. in high school outside of Dallas. The familiarity between the coaches adds an interesting dimension to what is expected to be another exciting prime-time showcase for Colorado, marking Buffalo’s 11th straight game in the national spotlight. Kickoff in Lubbock is set for 4:00 PM ET on FOX, promising another high-energy, media-heavy moment for Coach Prime and his staff.