Dave Portnoy’s debut on Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” got off to a wild start.

The Barstool Sports founder , and boisterous Michigan fan, spent the opening minute of his show debut trolling the Ohio State faithful in Columbus before the No. 3-ranked Buckeyes faced No. 1 Texas to open their season Saturday.

Portney, who entered during a smoke-filled introduction from host Rob Stone, sang the Michigan fight song, “Hail to the Victors”, while walking to the “Big Noon Kickoff” stage.

He was showered with boos as he handed out a few high-fives along the way.

“You are destroying our security budget,” Stone joked. 4

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Dave Portnoy arrives in Columbus singing "The Victors" pic.twitter.com/UQLVMPHMB7 — Big Noon Kickoff (@BNKonFOX) August 30, 2025

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