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Dave Portnoy comments on ESPN's move with Barstool alumni

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 5:30 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Dave Portnoy comments on ESPN's move with Barstool alumni

Summary

Dave Portnoy reacted to ESPN's latest move involving former Barstool Sports personalities. ESPN has introduced a new college football show featuring Taylor Lewan and Will Compton, who gained notoriety through Barstool. This development reflects the changing dynamics between Barstool and ESPN, as the latter has shifted to using content creators associated with Barstool, although they no longer have a direct partnership. Portnoy has previously criticized ESPN's early relations with Barstool, which ended amidst controversy. His current remarks indicate a significant change in the sports media, where Barstool's influence is increasingly recognized.

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By the Numbers

•ESPN launched a college football show with Barstool alumni Lewan and Compton.
•Portnoy dubbed ESPN 'Barstool Jr' in a social media post.
•The relationship between ESPN and Barstool has evolved since their initial partnership.
•ESPN has recently incorporated Barstool-affiliated content creators.
•Portnoy's comments reflect Barstool's rise in mainstream sports media.

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5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Dave Portnoy dubs ESPN “Barstool Jr” after latest move

What they're saying

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The history between ESPN and Barstool Sports is complicated. But Dave Portnoy is taking a victory lap after seeing his former alumni receive their own show on the network. Although it seems unfathomable now, ESPN and Barstool were in business with each other, but it did not last long. ESPN launched Barstool Van Talk in…
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