The Dave Portnoy Wolverines M Hat draws its inspiration from Dave Portnoy‘s appearance in a Wake Up Barstool video shared on October 26, 2026, featuring a Michigan Wolverines hat during a discussion about the Southwick trophy. The Barstool Sports founder’s connection to the University of Michigan gives the appearance a recognizable college-football backdrop. This baseball hat recreates the Wolverines-inspired lettering and block-M design visible in the broadcast.
Dave Portnoy Wolverines M Hat – The Michigan Hat Seen on Wake Up Barstool
The Wolverines M Hat features a deep navy blue crown with an arched “WOLVERINES” wordmark embroidered above a bold maize-yellow block “M”. Its collegiate design combines oversized varsity-style lettering, contrasting thread colors and a centered layout that makes the front embroidery immediately recognizable.
Across the front panels, the word “WOLVERINES” follows a prominent upward arch. Each capital letter features a yellow interior with a lighter cream-colored outline, creating a layered appearance against the dark blue crown. Beneath the lettering, the large yellow “M” provides the central visual anchor. Both elements feature raised embroidery with visible stitching, giving the design a dimensional appearance rather than the flat look of printed artwork.
The curved navy brim continues the color of the crown, with parallel rows of stitching following its shape. Small ventilation eyelets, a covered top button and defined panel seams complete the traditional baseball-hat silhouette. At the rear, an adjustable navy snapback closure sits beneath the curved opening, keeping the back clean and free from additional lettering or graphics.
The combination of Michigan’s familiar maize-and-blue colors, arched collegiate typography and prominent block letter captures a classic university sports aesthetic. Every visible element contributes to a straightforward design centered on Wolverines identity rather than additional decorative graphics.

Dave Portnoy appeared in footage shared by Wake Up Barstool on October 26, 2026. The post discussed the Southwick trophy and included a video frame showing Portnoy in the hat with its arched lettering and yellow block “M” clearly visible.
The discussion followed the October 23, 2026, football game between the University of Connecticut Huskies and the University of Massachusetts Minutemen at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. Portnoy and the Barstool College Football Show visited the venue for the rivalry matchup, which UConn won 35–16.
The Southwick Jug had been created in 2024 to recognize the rivalry but its presentation became a running storyline surrounding the matchup. The October 26 Wake Up Barstool post continued that conversation.
Although the hat’s graphics represent Michigan rather than the Southwick rivalry, Portnoy’s appearance connects these two college-football stories through his established Michigan fandom.
Product Details
Style: Curved-brim baseball hat, shown in deep navy blue.
Design: Embroidered yellow and cream “WOLVERINES” lettering with a maize-yellow block “M“.
Size: See size chart.
Construction: Six-panel crown, curved brim, ventilation eyelets, and adjustable snapback closure.
Fit: Structured baseball-hat silhouette with an adjustable rear closure.
Care Instructions
Hand-clean gently using cool water and mild soap.
Use a soft brush to clean around the embroidered lettering.
Avoid machine washing, bleach, and harsh scrubbing.
Reshape the crown and brim while damp.
Air-dry naturally away from direct heat and sunlight.







