Overview

• Ohio State issued a statement saying it did not ban Dave Portnoy and that Fox informed the school only its main desk talent would be inside Ohio Stadium for the show’s final hour.
• Athletic director Ross Bjork confirmed the decision was Fox’s, and a Big Ten spokesperson said the league understands Portnoy will not appear on the show’s on-field main stage at any conference stadium this season.
• Portnoy will still be part of Big Noon Kickoff’s coverage in Columbus before the Texas–Ohio State game but not from the set inside the stadium.
• Plans for The Barstool College Football Show in Columbus were scaled back from what had been previously envisioned, according to reporting on the partnership rollout.
• Early reports framed the situation as an Ohio State ban, drawing swift reactions online that included Portnoy posting a disguise photo and a reply from former Michigan staffer Conor Stalions.