Overview
- Ohio State was knocked out of the College Football Playoff by Miami in a quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl.
- Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy called the Buckeyes’ performance “embarrassing” in a social-media video.
- Portnoy pledged that Michigan, now led by Kyle Whittingham, would restore the Big Ten’s standing after the defeat.
- He posted the critique after Michigan’s own loss to Texas earlier in the day, sharpening the rivalry backdrop.
- Coverage is pivoting to offseason storylines, including transfer-portal moves and recruiting, with outlets noting Portnoy’s previously credited influence in Bryce Underwood’s recruitment.