Walz Attends Michigan-Minnesota Game
It was a rough afternoon for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and the day only got worse as the Golden Gophers took on the Michigan Wolverines in Ann Arbor.
The Governor, joined by former U.S. Representative Beto O’Rourke, watched the game from a suite as Minnesota struggled early, trailing by as many as 17 points.
Though the Gophers mounted an impressive comeback with three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, it wasn’t enough. Michigan held on for a 27-24 victory, with the defending champions running out the clock after Minnesota’s last-minute efforts were undone by an offside call on an onside kick recovery.
As the game ended and Walz prepared to leave the stadium, things took a turn for the worse. Fans waiting outside gave him a rather cold farewell, booing loudly, and one person even yelled, “Get out of here!” It was a harsh reminder that even at a football game, political figures can’t escape the public’s scrutiny.
Earlier in the day, Walz had been in better spirits, tailgating with fans despite the rainy weather. He even took to social media, posting, “A little rain can't keep us from the big Michigan-Minnesota game!”
While interacting with the Michigan College Democrats, he chuckled at their playful jab about the likelihood of a Michigan victory. “I’m excited to be at the Big House,” Walz replied, focusing on the game’s atmosphere and the enthusiasm of young voters.
Before kickoff, Walz and his wife took the field to greet Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck, showing their support for the team. Unfortunately for the Gophers, it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.
With this loss, Minnesota dropped to 2-3, while Michigan, now 5-1, continues to rise, having won four straight games since their earlier loss to Texas. It was a bittersweet afternoon for both the team and their high-profile fan.
@mckenzieallen157 Minnesota governor attended the #uofm game today and caused fans to wait in the rain for 30+ minutes. Boos, “Tampon Tim”, and threats to the police were being shouted. #fyp #dividedwefall #trump #harris #jdvance #timwalz #election2024 #tampontim #maga #daveportnoy #michigan #uofm #ncaa ♬ original sound - Kenzie ✨