Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has claimed that Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham is to blame for the Michigan Wolverines' loss to the Michigan State Spartans, according to a report published on November 8, 2026.
Portnoy's comments, which were highlighted by HITC, suggest he believes Whittingham's influence or decisions contributed to the Wolverines' defeat, though no further details about the specific game or context were provided in the original story.
