{"id":143296,"date":"2024-09-27T11:52:29","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T15:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296///news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296//www.ucf.edu/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296//news/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296//?p=143296"},"modified":"2025-10-24T09:26:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T13:26:41","slug":"your-guide-to-big-noon-kickoff-on-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296///news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296//www.ucf.edu/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296//news/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296//your-guide-to-big-noon-kickoff-on-campus/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296//","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Big Noon Kickoff on Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"

By now, you/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/u2019ve probably heard that FOX/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/u2019s Big Noon Kickoff is coming to Memory Mall on campus as the Knights prepare for a major showdown against Colorado this Saturday at 3:30 p.m., which will also be broadcasted on FOX. This highly anticipated early-season matchup is a pivotal moment, with both teams eager to make their mark in the/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/u202fBig 12./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/n

Check out the timeline of exciting on-campus events/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/u202fleading up to Saturday/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/u2019s game /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/u2014 each a great opportunity to welcome the FOX crew, show them the energy and enthusiasm of Knight Nation and showcase our Black & Gold pride./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/n

Plus, get all the logistical information on game day parking, road closures, tickets and more./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/n

Schedule of Events/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/n

Saturday, Sept. 28 /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/n

8 a.m. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/u2014 Parking Opens/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/n

All game day parking lots are open. Fans are encouraged to arrive in time to enjoy the festivities, including live music, interactive games and special guest appearances./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/n

8:30 a.m. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/u2014 Fan Pit Opens/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/n

The Big Noon Kickoff fan pit opens, and the pre-show begins. Bring the energy and deck out in your best Black & Gold to show television audiences around the country a glimpse of what to expect when they tune into FOX on Saturday morning./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/u202fThe show/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/u2019s staging area will be located next to the Veterans Commemorative Site on the Student Union side of Memory Mall./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/n

Big Noon Kickoff will be awarding $500 for the best sign as well as free tickets to the Colorado game./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/n

10 a.m. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/u2014 It/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/u2019s Showtime for/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/u202fBig Noon Kickoff/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/n

FOX/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/u2019s iconic college football pregame show, airing from 10 a.m. to noon, will make its debut at UCF /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/u2014 marking the first time in program history that this star-studded show broadcasts from Orlando./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/n

Big Noon Kickoff will be hosted by Rob Stone with analysts Mark Ingram II, Matt Leinart, Urban Meyer and Brady Quinn, reporters Bruce Feldman and Tom Rinaldi and wagering expert Chris /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/u2018The Bear/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/u2019 Fallica. Legendary DJ and record producer DJ Khaled will also make a special appearance./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/n

3:30 p.m. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/u2014 Kickoff: UCF vs. Colorado at FBC Mortgage Stadium/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/n

UCF Football takes on first-time opponent Colorado at 3:30 p.m. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/u2014 aiming for their first 4-0 season start since 2018. The game, which is sold out for fans, will air on FOX./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/n

Students who claimed digital tickets (pink) for the Colorado game will be ensured entry /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/u2014 but they MUST be in the student line on the northwest side of the stadium at least 30 minutes before kickoff./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/n

Gates six through nine open for students 90 minutes before kickoff /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/u2014 at 2 p.m./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/n

Student digital tickets for Colorado have all been claimed. However, students can still claim standby passes (blue) for the game. If the student section has not reached capacity, students with a standby pass will be admitted into the stadium starting 30 minutes prior to kickoff./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/n

Pit and Sign Rules/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/n

Pit /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143296/n