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Since Ohio State's marquee matchup with Texas was announced as a FOX game earlier this month, the athletic department has been working diligently behind the scenes to create the best environment possible for fans at Ohio Stadium.
As it turns out, the graphics from FOX and Ohio State that left off a set kickoff time for that matchup were intentional. The Buckeyes' athletic department requested their Cotton Bowl rematch against Texas Week 1 be moved to prime time on Sunday, either in the late afternoon or evening.
However, according to 247Sports, Texas said no to the request, so the game will remain on Saturday as scheduled. It'll likely be a noon kickoff, but a set time should be officially finalized later this month. From the Longhorns' vantage point, they likely view moving the game a day later to accommodate OSU's desire for a prime time window as only a detriment to their chances of leaving Columbus with a victory.
If the game had been moved to Sunday night, it would have gone against Notre Dame vs. Miami on ABC, but that would have been the only other football game broadcast in that window.
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As it turns out, the graphics from FOX and Ohio State that left off a set kickoff time for that matchup were intentional. The Buckeyes' athletic department requested their Cotton Bowl rematch against Texas Week 1 be moved to prime time on Sunday, either in the late afternoon or evening.
However, according to 247Sports, Texas said no to the request, so the game will remain on Saturday as scheduled. It'll likely be a noon kickoff, but a set time should be officially finalized later this month. From the Longhorns' vantage point, they likely view moving the game a day later to accommodate OSU's desire for a prime time window as only a detriment to their chances of leaving Columbus with a victory.
If the game had been moved to Sunday night, it would have gone against Notre Dame vs. Miami on ABC, but that would have been the only other football game broadcast in that window.
The Insider: Texas said no to a later start time for season opener at Ohio State, sources tell Horns247
In this week's Insider, we give you an exclusive on how Ohio State wanted to move its football season opener against Texas to Sunday, Aug. 31, but the Longhorns said no. Plus, details from Texas One Fund's biggest fund-raising event of the year.
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lol why try to change the date 3 months before kickoff? what happened 3 months ago when they announced it was taking place Saturday?Since Ohio State's marquee matchup with Texas was announced as a FOX game earlier this month, the athletic department has been working diligently behind the scenes to create the best environment possible for fans at Ohio Stadium.
As it turns out, the graphics from FOX and Ohio State that left off a set kickoff time for that matchup were intentional. The Buckeyes' athletic department requested their Cotton Bowl rematch against Texas Week 1 be moved to prime time on Sunday, either in the late afternoon or evening.
However, according to 247Sports, Texas said no to the request, so the game will remain on Saturday as scheduled. It'll likely be a noon kickoff, but a set time should be officially finalized later this month. From the Longhorns' vantage point, they likely view moving the game a day later to accommodate OSU's desire for a prime time window as only a detriment to their chances of leaving Columbus with a victory.
If the game had been moved to Sunday night, it would have gone against Notre Dame vs. Miami on ABC, but that would have been the only other football game broadcast in that window.
The Insider: Texas said no to a later start time for season opener at Ohio State, sources tell Horns247
In this week's Insider, we give you an exclusive on how Ohio State wanted to move its football season opener against Texas to Sunday, Aug. 31, but the Longhorns said no. Plus, details from Texas One Fund's biggest fund-raising event of the year.
Why can't they accommodate fans by having a 3:30pm or 7:30pm local kick instead of noon??
Ahh that's right, Fox was getting so much heat.. so instead of actually pushing back the kickoff time, they wanted to move dates.. Wonder what other game is happening Sunday night??
*BTW, I still want a primetime kickoff but it needs to be Saturday.. my flight leaves early Sunday morning.. wasn't looking forward to changing that, then adding another night at the Air BNB, and another day for the rental.
c'mon FOX do the right thing and actually put this on primetime on the same date you announced MONTHS ago...