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Portnoy Sparks Controversy Over Budden's BYU Comments

12/8/2025

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Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, claimed ESPN sideline reporter Kris Budden showed 'glee' about Brigham Young University's playoff chances, a tweet Budden says misrepresented her comments.
Kris Budden clarified that her remarks focused on preparing for early kickoffs, not celebrating BYU's playoff odds.
After BYU's 34-7 loss to Texas Tech, which ended BYU's playoff hopes, BYU criticized the College Football Playoff committee for bias and questioned the selection process.

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Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, claimed ESPN sideline reporter Kris Budden showed 'glee' about Brigham Young University's playoff chances, a tweet Budden says misrepresented her comments.
Kris Budden clarified that her remarks focused on preparing for early kickoffs, not celebrating BYU's playoff odds.
After BYU's 34-7 loss to Texas Tech, which ended BYU's playoff hopes, BYU criticized the College Football Playoff committee for bias and questioned the selection process.