Ohio State pulled off a hat trick Saturday morning as not one, not two, but three network pregame shows all chose to broadcast from Columbus.
ESPN’s College Gameday, FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff, and Big Ten Network’s BTN Tailgate show all broadcast from OSU before the Buckeyes faced Penn State.
Gameday had its usual spot next to St. John Arena.
Big Noon Kickoff and BTN Tailgate both set up next to the RPAC, at the southeastern corner of the Horseshoe.
Each show has its own virtues.
Gameday has the tradition of fans bringing signs, and was the Grandaddy of ’em all in the field.
Big Noon Kickoff features Urban Meyer and doesn’t feature Desmond Howard.
BTN Tailgate may have won the morning, however, by bringing out the Buckeye Donuts truck and providing free food and drinks to fans.
Here’s a look at some of the action across campus this morning.
The “Boycott Gameday” movement is something less than a total success. pic.twitter.com/WMo9CDS1mi
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) November 23, 2019
Why? What happens a week from now? pic.twitter.com/ve5pebCdYt
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) November 23, 2019
There’s only one sign that says this, but I bet more than one person thinks it. pic.twitter.com/AzZnZwjmcy
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) November 23, 2019
Quite possible pic.twitter.com/lNqUvmGmwO
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) November 23, 2019
Pretty sure I heard that one a couple weeks ago. pic.twitter.com/UjUm1saUA0
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) November 23, 2019
You can tell Penn State isn’t a rival because before the OSU/PSU game, like half the signs at Gameday are about Michigan. pic.twitter.com/9zzG1zVD3J
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) November 23, 2019
This reference is right in my #DadLife wheelhouse. pic.twitter.com/aNL3lnWCf7
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) November 23, 2019
I’m not sure anyone has been told not to worry about the 2019 Buckeyes. pic.twitter.com/I0V9wsMTsD
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) November 23, 2019
Confession: I still don’t really get why this meme is supposed to be funny. pic.twitter.com/JWN0fdQW2g
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) November 23, 2019
Pretty decent turnout for Big Noon Kickoff as well. pic.twitter.com/pkgcISmne6
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) November 23, 2019
Brady Quinn, Reggie Bush, and some other guy. pic.twitter.com/T0wzLX4RYW
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) November 23, 2019
The thrill of watching a TV show that’s being shot right in front of you on TV instead. pic.twitter.com/476kt61wec
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) November 23, 2019
The most beloved and important hedges in college football, imo. pic.twitter.com/AlfLXhP51U
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) November 23, 2019
The BTN Tailgate show won the morning by offering up free Buckeye Donuts to fans. pic.twitter.com/Dap9mWAeKl
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) November 23, 2019
BTN Tailgate getting set for their broadcast pic.twitter.com/Mg1rLC3K63
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) November 23, 2019
Best sign: “I wanted to make a joke about Penn State but Minnesota did it first.”