The game featured children-like graphics and a ton of green slime.
Iain Armitage, in character as Sheldon Cooper from CBS’ TV comedy series Young Sheldon appeared over the scoring bug to explain to viewers the rules such as a false start.
A giant version of SpongeBob SquarePants appeared between the crossbars during field goal attempts.
Chris Cook, BBC News Creative Director, posted this image on Instagram this morning as the BBC gets ready for the