"Big Noon Kickoff" aired from BYU’s campus ahead of the heated Utah vs. BYU rivalry game, featuring live segments, fan antics, and mixed reactions to analysts.

"Big Noon Kickoff" returned to BYU’s Provo campus for the second straight year ahead of the rivalry game between the 15th-ranked Cougars and No. 23 Utah, airing on FOX at 6 p.m. MDT. The pregame show featured a dramatic entrance by BYU’s mascot Cosmo, who zip-lined to the set, and included live segments, fan interactions, and commentary from analysts like Rob Stone, Urban Meyer, and former players. The event drew a lively crowd, with fans from both schools displaying creative signs, including one likening BYU’s Keanu Tanuvasa to Judas and another showing church President Dallin H. Oaks forming an upside-down "U." Meyer drew boos from BYU supporters, while Utah fans responded with visible "U" gestures. The broadcast highlighted the intensity of the longstanding rivalry, building anticipation for the upcoming matchup.