Barstool Sports founder and owner Dave Portnoy made some waves with recent comments regarding NIL and the University of Michigan. During a podcast appearance la

And with that in mind, Portnoy won’t be fielding any calls from Champions Circle or State and Main or any of the other collectives. He says that he will only cooperate with head coach Sherrone Moore and only on this.

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said he will spend up to $3 million annually to help the Michigan football team land a premier quarterback now that players can be paid under NIL rules. The No. 12 Wolverines (3-1) have received shaky play from their quarterbacks this year in their attempt to repeat as national champions.

Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports said he'd be willing to give Michigan $3 million in NIL funds to help them find a quarterback in the future. With the lack of rules and regulations around NIL, there isn't anything that says Portnoy wouldn't be able to do so.

Michigan football is ranked 10th in the country heading into its showdown with new Big Ten member and 2023-2024 national title game opponent Washington football in Seattle this weekend with Alex Orji at the controls of Coach Sherrone Moore's and Offensive Coordinator Kirk Campbell's offense.