Why is this so hard, you ask? Because TV networks are chaos gremlins. They wait until six days before the game to announce the kickoff. Why? To make you suffer, obviously. Or to sell ads for pickup trucks.
If it’s on FOX or ABC, expect the noon slot. If it’s on NBC or Peacock, you’re watching at 7:30 PM while the rest of the world sleeps. Priorities.
Pro tip: If you see a 12:00 PM or 3:30 PM on the ticket, just assume it’s correct. But double-check it. Triple-check. I once showed up at 9 AM for a 7 PM game. I bought a pretzel and cried.
What About Your Opponent? (The Real Factor)
The time also depends on who they’re playing. If the Wolverines are facing Ohio State, it’s a noon kickoff. Period. The Big Noon Kickoff crew will be there, and your neighbors will watch you lose your voice by halftime.
If it’s a random mid-October game against a directional school from Indiana? Probably 3:30 PM or 7:30 PM. The networks figure you’ll watch anyway because you’re addicted. And they’re right.
