Big Noon Kickoff to Broadcast From Tucson

Fox's pregame show comes to the University of Arizona Mall before Arizona hosts undefeated Utah on Saturday.

Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Football

Expressive editorial sports illustration of two football players in red and dark blue jerseys mid-tackle on a sunlit field, with desert stadium architecture behind. — Arizona hosts No. 2 Utah on Saturday at Casino Del Sol Stadium, with Fox's Big Noon Kickoff broadcasting live from the University of Arizona Mall beforehand. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Fox's Big Noon Kickoff will broadcast from the University of Arizona Mall on Saturday, ahead of the Arizona-Utah game at Casino Del Sol Stadium. The matchup pits No. 22 Arizona (7-2, 4-2 Big 12) against No. 2 Utah (9-0, 6-0).

Why it matters

The pregame broadcast marks the first time Big Noon Kickoff has been held in Tucson since the show began in 2019. The game also gives Arizona its first look at a top-two-ranked opponent since 2014.

Arizona enters with a 29-28 win over TCU in its last outing, while Utah comes off a 28-20 victory over BYU. Saturday's game is the first time Arizona has faced a top-two-ranked team since 2014.

The players

Rob Gronkowski

A four-time Super Bowl champion tight end who is appearing as a guest on Fox's Big Noon Kickoff broadcast.

Matt Leinart

A former USC quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner who is part of the Big Noon Kickoff pregame panel.

The details

Fox's pregame coverage begins at 8 a.m. MST from the University of Arizona Mall, featuring Matt Leinart, Urban Meyer, Brady Quinn and Mark Ingram II, with Rob Gronkowski appearing as a guest. The Arizona-Utah kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. MST at Casino Del Sol Stadium and will be televised on Fox.

Saturday, 8 a.m. MST: Big Noon Kickoff pregame coverage begins from the University of Arizona Mall.
Saturday, 5:30 p.m. MST: Arizona and Utah kick off at Casino Del Sol Stadium.

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Season Trajectory

Arizona's chance to face a top-two team for the first time since 2014 gives the Wildcats a rare opportunity to measure themselves against the nation's elite in the middle of their Big 12 campaign. A result against undefeated Utah would significantly shape Arizona's conference standing and postseason positioning.

Fans attending or watching the Arizona-Utah game can tune in to Fox's pregame show starting at 8 a.m. MST before the 5:30 p.m. MST kickoff. Arizona's conference standing and Utah's undefeated run both hinge on the result.

The takeaway

Arizona's matchup against Utah offers a clear test of where the Wildcats stand against the top tier of the Big 12. Watching the pregame broadcast and the game itself will show how the team responds to a major challenge.