Earlier this week it was announced that Fox Sports would earn the broadcasting rights to the epic gridiron showdown between Alabama and Texas on Sept. 10th, 2022. This will be Alabama’s first game on Fox Sports since before the past time these two met 13 years ago.
Unfortunately, Fox decided the best time slot for this game was 11am central, and needless to say the fans were not happy. Texans fans went as far this week as to start a petition to flex the time of the game to the primetime slot.
Both of these teams have playoff aspirations and this game will have massive ramifications in that hunt.
Here are five reasons why a noon kick-off is bad for the players, fans, and even Fox.