Overview

• Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte confirmed the Longhorns vetoed a proposal to shift the Aug. 30 season opener against Ohio State from Saturday to Sunday night under Fox’s approval.
• The game is officially scheduled for noon ET as part of Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff broadcast at Ohio Stadium.
• Del Conte cited the risk of a short turnaround week for his players among contractual obligations when blocking the primetime move.
• Ohio State fans have voiced dissatisfaction with the early kickoff, reviving debates over television-driven scheduling and gameday atmosphere.
• SEC and Big Ten officials are in discussions to formalize future scheduling frameworks, potentially increasing regular interconference matchups.