The angst surrounding big game noon kickoffs has made it all the way into politics.
Ohio state representative Tex Fischer, who represents Ohio's 59th district, proposed a bill that would prevent the Buckeyes from starting any marquee game at noon, with the exception of the Michigan contest at the end of the year.
A few weeks ago, I said it would be a crime for FOX to put Ohio State vs Texas at noon.
— Tex Fischer (@texfischer) May 15, 2025
Promises made, promises kept! https://t.co/yTBk2F9rmD
More specifically, no game can start before 3:30 p.m. that features a state university (Ohio State) and an opponent that is ranked within the top 10 of the Associated Press' Top 25 poll under this proposal.
The bill also would fine either the Big Ten or the network broadcasting the game $10 million if it violates the proposed rule.
This bill likely has no chance of actually passing, but it's sure to receive far more support from OSU fans than the last unorthodox bill surrounding Ohio State athletics did.
