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Portnoy Taunts Buckeyes in Big Noon Debut as Stadium Access Dispute Lingers

His appearance spotlighted FOX’s Barstool strategy during an unresolved access dispute involving Ohio State.

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Dec 14, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dave Portnoy, Bar Stool Sports founder and owner walks along the sidelines before the playing of the 125 Army Navy game at Commanders Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Dec 14, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dave Portnoy poses with solders before the between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen at Commanders Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Barstool founder entered the Columbus set singing Michigan’s fight song, unveiled a “Still Can’t Beat Michigan” shirt and jousted with a loudly booing crowd.
  • Ohio State’s Ross Bjork said FOX determined who could be on the in‑stadium main desk, while Portnoy maintains the school forced cancellation of Barstool’s planned pregame show in Columbus.
  • Urban Meyer handed Portnoy an Ohio State jersey labeled “El Presidente,” which Portnoy mocked on air in a bit that drew laughs and groans.
  • Portnoy labeled Ryan Day “soft” and suggested the coach could face consequences with another loss to Michigan, sharpening the rivalry narrative.
  • FOX’s new deal makes Portnoy a regular Big Noon contributor as Barstool launches a weekday FS1 show, and he used his debut segment to hype Michigan and freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood as title threats.