While it isn’t the pregame show everyone wanted, it is still the next best option to highlight the rise of the Illinois football program.
Two weeks ago, the Illini had a chance to play in front of one of the top two college football pregame shows in the country. No, it is not the coveted ESPN College GameDay show that fans would love to have in Champaign.
Fox Big Noon Kickoff came to Illinois for the USC matchup. It was great to have that type of notoriety, as fans enjoyed the festivities, and recruits could see that Illinois can attract national eyes.