Dave Portnoy mocks Ohio State QB Will Howard over bizarre reason he wasn't allowed on stage after Oregon win
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Ohio State quarterback Will Howard found himself the target of Dave Portnoy's trolling following the Buckeyes' College Football Playoffs win Wednesday. The Buckeyes' sealed a blowout Rose Bowl quarterfinal triumph against the No. 1 seed Oregon on New Year's Day to set up a semifinal clash against Texas in the Cotton Bowl.
![[The signal caller was barred from clamoring on the stage for the Buckeyes' trophy presentation]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/02/18/93683865-0-image-a-17_1735842804466.jpg)
But Howard, who threw for three touchdowns, wasn't able to celebrate the 41-21 victory onstage with his teammates. The signal caller was barred from clambering on the stage for the trophy presentation and was forced to watch the festivities unfold from the stairs at the back.
![[The Barstool founder took aim at Howard over Ohio State's loss to Michigan earlier this season]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/02/18/93683785-0-image-a-24_1735842980454.jpg)
And naturally, Portnoy, a renowned Michigan fan, seized the chance to mock his rivals' superstar. 'For anybody who thinks the Michigan game doesn’t consume Ohio. They wouldn’t even let Will Howard on stage cause of the way he choked like a dead dog against Mich. Unreal,' the Barstool founder posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, alongside a video of the incident.
![[Howard for 319 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions against the Oregon Ducks]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/02/18/93683779-0-image-a-20_1735842818946.jpg)
Dave Portnoy (right) mocked Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (left) after the Rose Bowl. The signal caller was barred from clamoring on the stage for the Buckeyes' trophy presentation. The 47-year-old was referring to the rivalry clash between his Michigan and Ohio State earlier this season.
![[The 23-year-old did eventually get his time to shine when he was allowed on the stage]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/02/18/93683775-0-image-a-21_1735842824523.jpg)
The Wolverines clinched a 13-10 win over Ohio State thanks to a last-gasp field goal within the final minute of the game. The result made it four straight wins for Michigan over their Columbus rivals and shocking scenes unfolded on the field as a postgame melee broke out over the Wolverines' planting of their flag in OSU's logo.
