Dave Portnoy clarifies why he abruptly left Ohio | Sports News

Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy accepted Michigan’s defeat to Ohio State and revealed why he left his stay stream early. 

Portnoy, who has grow to be a key voice on ESPN’s College SportDay, is a considerably controversial determine. He is a passionate fan of Michigan, however the Wolverines have endured an up-and-down season that concluded with a loss to their great rivals on Saturday. 

Ohio State secured a 27-9 win over Michigan, ending a four-year dropping streak within the rivalry. Julian Sayin threw for 233 yards and three touchdowns, whereas Bo Jackson rushed for 117 yards because the national champions continued their unbeaten season, as Michigan fell to 9-3.

Portnoy hosted a stay stream of the sport however abruptly left early because it grew to become clear that Ohio State was going to defeat his beloved Michigan. The 48-year-old defined why he left so early, and went on to confess that Ohio State earned the victory. 

“I had to leave the stream. People probably think… no, I actually had a flight I had to catch. Obviously, if it was close, I would have stayed,” Portnoy clarified as he started ranting on social media. “Listen, they kicked our ass today.

“Now, if the refs didn’t cheat on that touchdown and called that a touchback, do we put some pressure on them? Do they start feeling it? Maybe. But that would have been a miracle for us so… they were better in all three phases. 

“They hadn’t beat us since the days of Covid. I guess I knew they’d beat us eventually, once in the rest of my life. It was this one. Ohio State, whatever, Ryan Day… the only way we were going to beat them is if they choked — looked like they were gonna choke in the first half, they just didn’t. 

“But this is a Michigan problem. We played the same way against Oklahoma, USC, Ohio State, you name it. We didn’t beat one good team this year. The three best teams we played all kicked our ass, so we gotta get back in, look in the mirror. Michigan men never point the finger. Michigan men never de-emphasise the game, this, that, or whatever. No, no, no, Michigan men, hand up, we got our asses f—— wooped today. 

“Sure, they benefitted from the crazy call, but Michigan’s gotta get better. We played three good teams all season, we got smoked by all of them. I say give Sherrone [Moore] another year, but he’s gotta take the next step next year and start winning against good teams. It’s sad, I’m on my way to the airport. 

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“All good things must come to the end. Ohio State is probably going to act all arrogant, whatever — they beat us, that’s the game, that’s the rivalry. No excuses, hands up, that sucked.”

It’s a massive win for Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, who took over the Buckeyes in 2019 and had solely defeated Michigan on the finish of his inaugural season. The rivalry matchup was canceled in 2020, and Ohio State then entered a four-year dropping streak.

The win additionally sealed a excellent common season for Ohio State, which moved to 12-0 general and 9-0 towards Big Ten opponents. The defending National Champions had been heading back to the convention championship sport and one other spot within the College Football Playoffs.

This Big Ten Championship between the No. 1 Buckeyes and No. 2 Indiana is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, Dec. 6.