Ohio State Bars Portnoy from Stadium During Big Noon Kickoff
COLUMBUS, OH – Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports and a prominent Michigan alum, will not be allowed to enter Ohio Stadium this Saturday for his debut on FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff, according to a report from Front Office Sports.
Portnoy, who was recently hired by FOX, is set to become a regular commentator on the popular college football show throughout the season. However, his appearance at Ohio State’s highly anticipated game against Texas will be limited. Although he will be present in Columbus and on set for part of the broadcast, he will not be permitted to join his crew inside the stadium, sources indicate.
Ryan Glasspiegel, writing for Front Office Sports, revealed that FOX had already anticipated potential issues regarding Portnoy’s access to the stadium, leading them to plan for his exclusion from the Ohio State venue. Portnoy himself seemed to confirm the news with a playful post on social media, showing him in disguise, likely as a nod to his exclusion.
Big Noon Kickoff is scheduled to broadcast live ahead of the Ohio State vs. Texas matchup, with kickoff set for 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday. This game promises to be a significant showdown in college football, further heightened by Portnoy’s controversial presence and the rivalry between Michigan and Ohio State.
As the college football season heats up, Portnoy’s antics and Barstool’s influence on the sport continue to captivate fans, even in the face of challenges such as those presented by Ohio State.
Stay tuned for more updates as the situation develops.
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