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Dave Portnoy made his “Big Noon Kickoff” on Saturday at Ohio State football at home, and he brought his Michigan fandom with him.
Barstol Sports founder participated in the University of Michigan, Ohio State’s Erkerive Rival, and has since become a high-profile backman of Wolverines’ football team. With Ohio State against No. 1, Texas ranked in the first Marquee Matchup of the season, Portnoy was in Columbus to Troll Buckeye fans.
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Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy celebrates Boston Celtics during a Duck Boat Parade to celebrate the 18th Boston Celtics NBA Championship. (Kayla Bartkowski/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Portnoy said earlier this week he was “forbidden” from Ohio State’s honorable Horseshoe Stadium, which suggested that it may have been because of his inner support for corn and blue. OSU refused Portnoy.
In a surprise to nobody, Portnoy was booed by Ohio State faithful and he took a shot back.
“These people can boo me all they want. What happens if you lose for Michigan again this year? [Head coach Ryan Day] could be out. There is a reason why I do not have permission in the shoe today. Because he is soft and Michigan has broken him, ”Portnoy said.
Ohio State Head coach Ryan Day responds to a repeat during the first half of a NCAA College -Football match against Michigan on Saturday, November 30, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay Laprete)
Dave Portnoy leans into the Ohio State Drama with Display, ‘I Love Ryan Day’ Hat
Michigan has beaten Ohio State four equal years, including as huge road under dogs last year in a matchup that ended in a fight.
However, the loss did not seem to hurt Ohio State too much as they wound up winning the national championship.
Miami Beach, Florida – January 30: David Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, speaks during a radio broadcast before the Super Bowl life on January 30, 2020 in Miami Beach, Florida. San Francisco 49ers face Kansas City Chiefs in the 54th game of Super Bowl, Sunday 2nd February. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) (Getty Images/Cliff Hawkins)
Portnoy’s Wolverines start their season at. 7.30 pm one. OSU fans who dampened at Portnoy’s attempt to spoil their great opener was more than compensated with a 14-7 win over Longhorns ..
