The Michigan vs Western Michigan game ended on a very dramatic note as the Wolverines secured a very close 13-12 win against the Broncos in their Week 1 showdown.
Even though it was the Wolverines who actually won the game, many analysts and fans were dicey about the end-game call as various individuals believe they shouldn’t have been given the final play, with one second added back to the clock.
The Big Ten also released a statement over the controversial call, which left many analysts even more unconvinced; however, Michigan superfan Dave Portnoy didn’t back down from his support for the Wolverines throughout.
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Amid massive backlash from the college football world, Portnoy defended the Wolverines and said he believes it’s hilarious that people think Michigan, which is the crown jewel of college football, would blatantly cheat to win a football game.
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Portnoy then said integrity and character will always come before winning for the people of Michigan.
”Dave, you are the single most embarrassing part of Michigan. I love the team, every time you speak you make that difficult. Shut up for 5 minutes, please,” one fan wrote.
Dave, you are the single most embarrassing part of Michigan. I love the team, every time you speak you make that difficult. Shut up for 5 minutes please
— Jake Schulze (@ShrimpGumbo27) September 6, 2026
“You are making EVERYTHING you say less believable by allowing your blatant bias to warp your ‘opinions.’ Goober,” another fan shared their thoughts.
“There is literally a movie about y’all cheating 🤣,” a user on X reminded Portnoy of the Connor Stalions scandal.
“Either you’re this dumb or this is rage bait. Nobody (with) a brain believes Michigan has honor or integrity,” another fan said.
Either youre this dumb or this is rage bait. Nobody w a brain believes Michigan has honor or integrity
— thefactman (@StevenT34525112) September 6, 2026
“You are an utter coward, Dave. Your team was utterly dominated by a Mac team for 4 quarters and needed a miracle and help from the officials to win. Then you storm your own field as if you won the Super Bowl after cheating. Get a real job. Loser,” another fan bluntly wrote.
You are an utter coward, Dave. Your team was utterly dominated by a Mac team for 4 quarters and needed a miracle and help from the officials to win. Then you storm your own field as if you won the Super Bowl after cheating. Get a real job. Loser.
— Right Wing Americans (@WingAmericans) September 6, 2026
“LOL. it’s objectively hilarious that Michigan sucks so bad they have to cheat to beat Western Michigan now. Lol,” another fan added.
LOL. it’s objectively hilarious that Michigan sucks so bad they have to cheat to beat Western Michigan now. Lol.
— Ryan (@rm_hangout) September 6, 2026
Michigan has been one of the most controversial programs in the country in the last few years, starting with the Jim Harbaugh-Stalions sign-stealing scandal and continuing through the December 2025 firing of head coach Sherrone Moore, who was terminated for cause following a university investigation and was later arrested.
