One of the marquee matchups to kick off the College Football season is set for next weekend, as the defending champion Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Texas Longhorns. But the spotlight is shifting away from the field, with growing controversy surrounding Dave Portnoy and the possibility of his absence ahead of this crucial game.

Rumors began swirling quickly that the Barstool Sports founder had been banned from attending the game, with little clarity surrounding the reasons behind the decision. Speculation started mounting, with many pointing fingers at Ohio State as the possible source behind the move.

However, according to Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger, the ban on Portnoy isn’t limited to this weekend’s game — it reportedly extends to all stadiums across the Big Ten Conference.

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