"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."
"FOX Sports’ Big Noon Kickoff, through their new partnership with Portnoy and Barstool Sports, has a massive opportunity to lean into the fun that college football rivalries bring"
"It seems all of this would be orchestrated in order to create noise and controversy, and I believe Portnoy and Barstool will be good about attracting attention, particularly of young people, to rival Lee Corso's departure on ESPN"
"There are a billion things they could listen to. You're going to listen to me and expect me not to tell the truth? No shot. Otherwise, why would you listen"
"The expertise, professionalism and energized analysis they bring to both our studio and live programming is second to none. Excited to see them continue to engage fans this fall"
"If the FS1 program is destined to be a success, it must play by a different set of rules. It must adapt to the changing landscape while also keeping its authentic Barstool Sports feel"
"The debut season will include live games, studio shows, behind-the-scenes features, and magazine programming airing on TNT, truTV, HBO Max, and Bleacher Report"
"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”