Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has placed the blame for the Michigan Wolverines' loss to the Michigan State Spartans on Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham, according to a report published on November 8, 2026. Portnoy's provocative claim, captured in the headline "Don't belong here," suggests Whittingham bears responsibility for the Wolverines' defeat in the intrastate rivalry game. The comments were reported by Aaditya Krishnamurthy for HITC. No further details on Portnoy's reasoning or the specific game result were provided in the source material.
Dave Portnoy Blames Kyle Whittingham for Michigan's Loss to Michigan State
