Overview

• Rep. Tex Fischer introduced legislation to prohibit top-10 college football matchups involving Ohio state universities from starting before 3:30 p.m. ET, except for traditional noon games like Ohio State vs. Michigan.
• The bill includes a $10 million fine for conferences or networks that schedule prohibited early kickoffs, enforceable by the Ohio Attorney General.
• Fox has yet to announce kickoff times for Ohio State's upcoming games against Texas and Michigan but is expected to schedule them for its 'Big Noon Kickoff' slot.
• Over 50% of Ohio State football games in the past five seasons have been played at noon, fueling criticism from fans about the impact on in-stadium experience.
• A separate bill introduced by Sen. Bill DeMora in March aims to prevent exclusive streaming deals for public university games, ensuring broader access for fans and students.