Noon at Knight Nation

When it comes to electric game day atmospheres, UCF fans know how to deliver. Memory Mall welcomed the nationally televised Big Noon Kickoff on Fox on Sept. 28, and host Rob Stone, analysts and others agreed it was the biggest turnout they’d seen for the two-hour pregame show in its six-year tenure. Attendees enjoyed live music, interactive games and special guest appearances — including performances by rapper Fat Joe and producer DJ Khaled, who crowd-surfed atop ecstatic fans — before the Knights matched up against the Colorado Buffaloes in UCF’s Big 12 home opener.

“This is one of the best environments, not just in college football, but in sports.”

2.6 billion

Impressions across media platforms were generated from the broadcast, according to the Big 12 Conference

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Hours of activities included tailgating on Memory Mall beginning at 8 a.m. and the “fan pit” opening at 8:30 a.m.

1^st

Time Big Noon Kickoff has visited a Florida school

Knightro celebrates with UCF fans during the Big Noon Kickoff broadcast.

DJ Khaled performs in front of the Memory Mall crowd.

This was the second time since 2018 that UCF has hosted a nationally televised college football pregame show.

Attendees held signs showcasing players such as UCF running back RJ Harvey.