Michigan superfan Dave Portnoy takes parting shot at Ohio State, Ryan Day: 'He's soft'

Dave Portnoy made his Big Noon Kickoff on Saturday at the home of Ohio State football and he brought his Michigan fandom with him The Barstool Sports founder attended University of Michigan Ohio State's arch rival and has since become a high-profile backer of the Wolverines' football organization With Ohio State facing No ranked Texas in the season's first marquee matchup Portnoy was in Columbus to troll Buckeye fans CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS COM Portnoy disclosed earlier in the week he was banned from Ohio State's venerable Horseshoe stadium suggesting it may have been because of his fervent endorsement for the maize and blue OSU denied banning Portnoy In a surprise to no one Portnoy was booed by the Ohio State faithful and he took a shot back These people can boo me all they want What happens if you lose to Michigan again this year Head coach Ryan Day could be out There's a reason I'm not allowed in The Shoe at present Because he's soft and Michigan has broken him Portnoy noted DAVE PORTNOY LEANS INTO OHIO STATE DRAMA WITH DISGUISE 'I LOVE RYAN DAY' HATMichigan has beaten Ohio State four straight years including as huge road underdogs last year in a matchup that ended in a brawl The loss did not seem to hurt Ohio State too much though as they wound up winning the national championship Portnoy's Wolverines will kick off their season at p m ET OSU fans miffed at Portnoy's attempt to spoil their big opener were more than compensated with a - win over the Longhorns Follow Fox News Digital s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter