Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy publicly criticized the College Football Playoff selection committee chair over what he described as "wild rankings" during an appearance at the 125th Army-Navy game on December 14, 2024, at Commanders Field in Landover, Maryland.
Portnoy, who was photographed walking the sidelines and posing with service members before the game, directed his commentary at the CFP leadership regarding the latest playoff rankings. The specific details of his criticism and which rankings prompted the response were not immediately detailed in available reports.
The Army-Navy game, a historic rivalry between the U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Naval Academy, provided the backdrop for Portnoy's remarks. The event took place at the home of the NFL's Washington Commanders.
