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FOX Sports revealed that former Alabama star running back and Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram will be joining the cast of BIG NOON KICKOFF, further bolstering their impressive lineup of on-air broadcasters.
Ingram, a National Champion and three-time NFL Pro-Bowler, will make his debut this fall alongside analysts Matt Leinart, Brady Quinn, Urban Meyer, and host Rob Stone.
The addition of Mark Ingram to BIG NOON KICKOFF reinforces FOX Sports’ commitment to delivering top-tier analysis and commentary to viewers.
Update: FOX hires former #Saints, #Ravens, #Alabama RB Mark Ingram to join their college coverage team.pic.twitter.com/n3UdOgkiPJ
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) July 6, 2023
With his infectious personality, remarkable playing credentials, and unwavering passion for the game, Ingram is poised to become an invaluable asset to the team.
The show, which airs at 10:00 AM ET on Saturdays, leads up to BIG NOON SATURDAY, the most-watched college football window, starting at 12:00 PM ET on FOX.
Mark Ingram rose to prominence in college football when he won the prestigious Heisman Trophy in 2009. During his time at Alabama, he played a vital role in the team’s resurgence as a dominant force.
Under Ingram’s leadership, the Crimson Tide clinched their first SEC Title since 1999 and their first National Championship since 1992.
After his successful college career, Ingram was selected in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. He went on to enjoy a remarkable 12-season NFL career, amassing 8,111 rushing yards, 2,125 yards receiving, and a total of 75 touchdowns.
Ingram ‘s exceptional performances earned him three Pro Bowl selections, and he currently holds the title of the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yardage and touchdowns.
Ingram also played for the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans before now joining FOX at age 33.