Overview

• On Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff, Dave Portnoy said “nobody panics and pees down their leg faster than Ryan Day and Ohio State,” citing recent rivalry losses to Michigan.
• Portnoy and Dan “Big Cat” Katz both predicted Washington would upset the top-ranked, defending champion Buckeyes in Saturday’s matchup.
• Ohio State enters the game at No. 1 after a national title run that included five straight wins over Top 10 opponents and a season-opening victory against Texas.
• The segment featured Barstool personalities Kayce Smith, Katz, and Brandon Walker alongside Big Noon Kickoff’s Mark Ingram as part of Fox’s new on-air collaboration with Barstool.
• Coverage noted Portnoy’s status as a die-hard Michigan fan as context for his critical stance on the Buckeyes and Ryan Day.