A tough afternoon for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz obtained even more durable.
Vice President Kamala Harris’ operating mate attended Saturday’s recreation between Minnesota and Michigan in Ann Arbor, taking within the motion from a set together with former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke.
The Golden Gophers trailed by as many as 17 factors early, however they staged a late comeback by scoring three touchdowns within the fourth quarter.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks onstage at a Harris-Walz marketing campaign rally at Freedom Excessive Faculty in Bethlehem, Pa., Sept. 21, 2024. (Caroline Gutman for The Washington Put up through Getty Photos)
Nevertheless, it was too little too late, and the Twelfth-ranked defending champions got here away with a 27-24 victory.
When it got here time for Walz to exit the Massive Home, followers waited outdoors and gave him a harsh farewell.
A number of in attendance booed him, with one other fan even yelling “Get out of right here.”
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Minnesota minimize it to a three-point recreation with 1:36 to go, and it recovered an onside kick, however a particular teamer was dominated offside, negating the play, and the Wolverines ran out the clock.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, sporting a camouflage searching cap, greets college students after his flight arrived within the rain at Willow Run Airport Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Paul Egan/Detroit Free Press/USA Right this moment Community through Imagn Photos)
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Earlier than the sport, Walz was tailgating with followers outdoors the Massive Home.
“Somewhat rain cannot preserve us from the large Michigan-Minnesota recreation! And it is not gonna cease these college students from ensuring that everybody on their campus is registered to vote,” Walz posted on X.
When requested by the Michigan School Democrats on X whether or not he was “excited for Michigan to beat Minnesota in the present day,” he let loose amusing, maybe understanding it was unlikely.
“I am excited to be on the Massive Home. I am excited to look at this unbelievable recreation. I am extra excited to see younger folks being enthusiastic about their future,” he responded.
Kalel Mullings (20) of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a primary half landing run with Tyler Morris (8) towards the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Michigan Stadium Sept. 28, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Photos)
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When he was carried out tailgating, Walz and his spouse took the sector to greet Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck.
The Wolverines are 5-1 and have gained 4 straight since their loss to Texas, which is now ranked No. 1 within the nation. The Gophers are 2-3, shedding each of their convention video games.
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