Dave Portnoy uses math to claim Michigan is better than Ohio State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 8:45 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Dave Portnoy humorously argued that his Michigan Wolverines are superior to the Ohio State Buckeyes using fan logic. During the ongoing college football season, Michigan currently holds a 3-2 record following recent one-score losses to Iowa and Minnesota. In contrast, Ohio State boasts a 5-1 record, with Jeremiah Smith leading the team. Portnoy's argument focused on a comparison of victories and losses among the teams. While he playfully claimed Michigan's superiority, their recent performance tells a different story, as Ohio State remains a strong contender in the Big Ten.
- •Portnoy claims Michigan is better than Ohio State through fan logic.
- •Michigan has lost consecutive games to Iowa and Minnesota.
- •Ohio State currently has a record of 5-1 for the season.
- •Michigan stands at 12th in the Big Ten rankings.
- 8:45 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Do the math’ – Dave Portnoy jokingly points out how Michigan is better than Ohio State
"Dave Portnoy has jokingly used some classic sports fan logic to arrive at the conclusion that his Michigan Wolverines are better than the dominant Ohio State Buckeyes. College football season is well underway and there have already been some epic results.
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