URGENT UPDATE: A high-stakes wager between former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is heating up ahead of the intense Ohio State vs. Michigan football game scheduled for November 25, 2023. The stakes? A $1,000 donation to the winning team’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) fund.
During today’s airing of FOX Big Noon Kickoff, Meyer confirmed that if Ohio State falls to Michigan, he will donate to the Wolverines’ NIL fund. Conversely, if Ohio State emerges victorious, Portnoy, a staunch Michigan supporter, will make the same donation to the Buckeyes.
“We’re going to get an Urban Meyer check made out to the University of Michigan football program,” Portnoy stated. “He’s going to help us keep beating them.”
This bet adds an exciting twist to one of college football’s most storied rivalries, known as The Game. Ohio State enters this matchup with a heavy burden, having lost to Michigan in the last four encounters—a streak that is foreign to Meyer, who boasts an undefeated record of 7-0 against the Wolverines during his coaching tenure from 2012 to 2018.
The atmosphere in Ann Arbor is electric as fans gear up for what promises to be a thrilling showdown. The stakes are not just the game but also the implications for both teams’ NIL funding, which plays a crucial role in recruiting and player development.
As for what happens next, all eyes will be on Saturday’s kickoff as both teams vie for supremacy in a rivalry that transcends the sport. Will Meyer maintain his perfect record against Michigan, or will Portnoy celebrate a victory that contributes to the Wolverines’ future?
Stay tuned for live updates as this electrifying game unfolds. The countdown to kickoff is on, and the implications of this wager will be felt far beyond the final whistle.
