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Fox Sports and Barstool Sports gather to strengthen the coverage of college football, college basketball and other FOX SPORT’s properties, the companies announced on Thursday.
From the fall, Barstool -Sports owner and founder Dave Portnoy becomes a regular contributor on Fox Sports’ “Big Noon Kickoff.”
In addition to Portnoy, various Barstol Sports personalities, including Dan Katz, are known as “Big Cat”, on “Big Noon Kickoff.”
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Barstool founder and CEO Dave Portnoy before Florida Atlantic Owls and Loyola Ramblers play in Barstool Invitational in the WinTrust Arena 8 November 2023, in Chicago. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
“We are happy to welcome Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports to the Fox Sports family,” Fox Sports CEO said and performer Eric Shanks in the announcement.
“Dave has built a unique brand that connects with a new generation of sports fans-authentic, bold and original. Their unique voice and loyal fanbase makes them a natural fit for our evolving multi-platform content strategy.”
Portnoy repeated Shanks’ excitement over the collaboration.
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Dan Katz and Dave Portnoy from Barstool Sports under UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden 12 November 2022 in New York City. (Chris kids/zuffa llc)
“Everyone at Barstool is super excited about working with the Fox Sports family,” said Portnoy. “In our two-year history, we’ve never had the chance to work with so much talent and resources. We can’t wait to collapse and bring our voice to Fox Sports’ air waves. See you soon in Columbus.”
Barstool Sports’ “Barstool College Football Show” travels with “Big Noon Kickoff” for selected games throughout the season. “Barstool College Football Show” is broadcast from 9-9: 45 AM one on Barstol-owned channels, TUBI, FOX SPORTS APP and FOXSPORTS.com.
Dave Portnoy from Barstool Sports under UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden 12 November 2022, in New York City. (Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
As part of the new relationship, Barstool will produce and deliver a live two-hour program broadcast on FS1 Monday to Friday. More details about this show will be announced at a later date.
