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Utah’s Big Noon Stage Brings Pre-Dawn Frenzy, 58-Yard Tech Kick and Viral Booth Exchange

Utah’s undefeated start after last season’s slide fueled turnout that turned campus coverage into a national showcase.

Aug 30, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) and cornerback Rock Caldwell (11) celebrate the victory against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrate after the Texas Tech University Red Raiders won 34-10 in an NCAA football game against the University of Utah Utes held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Fans cheer before the Barstool College Football Show and Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” pregame show held at the Ute Village tailgate area near Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, preceding the University of Utah Utes versus the Texas Tech Red Raiders football game.
Sep 13, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders kicker Stone Harrington (48) kicks off in the second half against the Oregon State Beavers at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Thousands of Utah fans gathered outside Rice-Eccles Stadium before sunrise, with crowds forming by 5 a.m. and some arriving as early as 4 a.m.
  • Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff aired a two-hour pregame show from the University of Utah campus, drawing a raucous on-site audience.
  • Notable attendees included former Utah coach Urban Meyer and former Utes star Zack Moss, as on-campus events featured music, giveaways and fan activations.
  • Both Utah and Texas Tech entered the Week 4 matchup unbeaten, with the Utes hosting their Big 12 opener as national cameras focused on Salt Lake City.
  • Midway through the second quarter, Texas Tech extended its lead to 10-0 with a 58-yard field goal, followed by Gus Johnson’s on-air “TAKE THAT, JOEL KLATT!” after Klatt had doubted the attempt.