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The Announcement of Louisville's Final Regular Season Game Kickoff Time

2024-11-18

Louisville's final regular season game kickoff time has finally been made public. This significant event will see the Cardinals take on their rival Kentucky in an early afternoon slot. The game holds great importance for the team and its fans.

Unveiling the Kickoff Time for Louisville's Crucial Game

Game Details and Opponents

The University of Louisville (U of L) will face off against the Wildcats for the Governor's Cup at noon on November 30 at Kroger Field. This game will be broadcasted on the SEC Network, adding to its significance. Louisville started the season with a resounding 62-0 victory over Austin Peay. In the second week, they dominated Jacksonville State with a 49-14 win. They then defeated Georgia Tech 31-19 but suffered a close loss to No. 14 Notre Dame 31-24 in South Bend, Indiana. After that, they faced SMU and lost 34-27. However, they bounced back with a pair of wins, coming back from a 20-point deficit to beat Boston College 31-27 and then defeating Clemson 33-21 two weeks ago. Following their second bye week, they were favored by 21 points at Stanford but unfortunately lost 38-35.

Kentucky (4-6) ended a four-game losing streak by defeating FCS opponent Murray State 48-6 over the weekend. The Wildcats have now won five straight in the series. This adds an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming matchup between the two teams.

The Rest of the ACC Schedule

Here is the rest of the ACC schedule for the final weekend of the regular season. On Friday, November 29, Stanford will play at San Jose State at 4 p.m. ET on CBS, as previously announced. Georgia Tech will face Georgia at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC, also as previously announced.

On Saturday, November 30, South Carolina will take on Clemson at noon ET on ESPN. Duke will play Wake Forest at noon ET on the ACC Network. Louisville will battle Kentucky at noon ET on the SEC Network. Pitt will face Boston College at 3 p.m. ET on The CW. Miami will play Syracuse at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. California will face SMU at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2. NC State will compete against North Carolina at 3:30 p.m. ET on the ACC Network. Florida will play Florida State at 7 p.m. ET or 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2, with the exact time to be determined after the games on 11/23. Virginia will face Virginia Tech at 8 p.m. ET on the ACC Network.

The 2024 Iron Bowl is set to take place next week, and it will unfold at its customary kickoff time of 2:30 p.m. CT. This significant event was announced by the SEC on Monday. The game on Saturday, November 30, will be broadcasted on ABC, marking the first time since 2014 that Alabama and Auburn's annual meeting will not be aired on CBS. The SEC this season entered into an exclusive television contract with ESPN and ABC after CBS' television deal with the conference came to an end.

Historical Context and Previous Matchups

Alabama and Auburn last played in Bryant-Denny Stadium in 2022, with the Tide emerging victorious with a score of 49-27. Over the past six Iron Bowls in Tuscaloosa, Alabama has emerged as the dominant team, winning each time. The last home loss for Alabama to Auburn occurred in 2010. This historical rivalry holds a special place in the hearts of college football fans.If Alabama qualifies for the SEC championship game, it will be played in Atlanta on December 7 at 3 p.m. CT and aired on ABC. This presents an exciting opportunity for the Crimson Tide to continue their winning streak and compete for the conference title.

Iron Bowl and Basketball: A Concurrent Event

The Iron Bowl will be played on the same day as Alabama men's basketball's final game of the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. The time and opponent of that basketball game will be determined by the outcomes of Alabama's first two games in Las Vegas against Houston and Rutgers. This concurrent event adds an extra layer of excitement and anticipation for college sports fans.It will be interesting to see how the basketball team performs on this important day and how it impacts the overall mood and energy of the Alabama sports community.

Impact on the Teams and Fans

For Alabama, the Iron Bowl is always a highly anticipated event. It is a chance for the team to showcase their skills and dominance on the field. The players and coaches understand the significance of this game and will be preparing diligently to secure another victory.For Auburn fans, the Iron Bowl is a chance to avenge past losses and prove their team's worth. The rivalry between these two schools is intense, and the fans on both sides bring a lot of passion and energy to the game.In conclusion, the 2024 Iron Bowl promises to be an exciting event with a lot at stake. Whether it's the football game or the concurrent basketball game, college sports fans will be glued to their screens to witness the action.

ESPN's recent acquisition to distribute the pre- and postgame show "Inside The NBA" has led to an exciting development for the Big 12 Conference. Let's delve into the details.

ESPN's Agreement with TNT Sports

On Monday, ESPN announced a significant agreement with TNT Sports. This deal allows TNT to continue creating and producing the popular "Inside The NBA" show hosted by Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kenny Smith. However, the show will now be distributed on both ESPN and ABC.This move not only brings the excitement of "Inside The NBA" to a wider audience but also marks a new chapter in the television partnerships of the Big 12 Conference. Alongside ESPN and FOX, Big 12 football and men's basketball games will start airing on TNT Sports from 2025.The sublicensing agreement between ESPN and TNT Sports is set to take effect in 2025, which is the first year of the Big 12's new media rights. This agreement will see ESPN sublicensing Big 12 football and men's basketball games to be televised on TNT Sports. These games were previously set to air on ESPN+.

TNT's Broadcasting Schedule

Starting in 2025, TNT will televise 13 Big 12 football games and 15 men's basketball games. The games aired on TNT Sports will also be available on the streaming service MAX. This provides fans with multiple ways to catch the action.For football, the Big 12 will have three linear television options (ESPN, FOX, TNT) starting in 2025. In basketball, there will be four networks (ESPN, FOX, TNT, and CBS) for fans to enjoy the games.The 2024 college football season is particularly significant as it marks TNT Sports' return to college football. TNT was one of the first cable networks to air live college football broadcasts in the 1980s and aired SEC football on TBS in the 1990s. Later, in the early 2000s, they had a package of games with the Big 12 and former Pac-12 Conference.This year, TNT has been televising Mountain West Conference games and will also televise two first-round games from the College Football Playoff in December.In basketball, TNT has been one of the networks airing NCAA Tournament games since 2011.The Big 12's upcoming media rights package runs from 2025 through 2031, ensuring a long-term partnership and plenty of exciting games for fans to look forward to.Mitch Harper, a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com, hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL Newsradio. Follow Mitch's coverage of BYU in the Big 12 Conference on X: @Mitch_Harper.Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah's sports leader. It allows you to stream live radio and video and stay up to date on all of your favorite teams. Follow @Mitch_Harper.