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Portnoy Rejects BYU Show Over No-Swearing Request

10/18/2025

Summary

Story summary

Dave Portnoy will not bring The Barstool College Football Show to Provo, after Brigham Young University (BYU) requested no swearing.
Portnoy said BYU wanted the show and offered to cover costs.
He praised BYU's bookstore and ice cream parlor, calling ice cream spectacular and rating it 9.4.
He said BYU-Utah rivalry may be the most heated in college football and lamented the rivalry game's absence from the season's final week.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1940, Brigham Young University's Honor Code promotes integrity and respect, mandating adherence to strict behavioral standards, including language restrictions. This code has shaped campus culture and influenced events like Dave Portnoy's decision to withdraw The Barstool College Football Show due to its no-swearing policy. The ongoing rivalry with the University of Utah underscores the cultural significance of college football in Utah.

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Story summary

Dave Portnoy will not bring The Barstool College Football Show to Provo, after Brigham Young University (BYU) requested no swearing.
Portnoy said BYU wanted the show and offered to cover costs.
He praised BYU's bookstore and ice cream parlor, calling ice cream spectacular and rating it 9.4.
He said BYU-Utah rivalry may be the most heated in college football and lamented the rivalry game's absence from the season's final week.

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