The pregame went much better for Tim Walz than his state’s college football program.
The University of Minnesota traveled to Ann Arbor for a Big Ten matchup with No. 12 Michigan, and the defending champions dominated early.
The Golden Gophers fought back late, scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter alone, but it wasn’t enough.
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Kalel Mullings, #20 of the Michigan Wolverines, celebrates a first-half touchdown with Tyler Morris, #8, as they face the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Grégory Shamus/Getty Images)
In total, the governor of Minnesota, along with Beto O’Rourke, saw the Golden Gophers fall to the Wolverines, 27-24.
Minnesota cut it to a three-point play with 1:36 to play, and they actually recovered an onside kick, but a special teamer was ruled offside, calling the play, and the Wolverines may have missed the rest of the time.
Before the game, Walz rubbed shoulders with fans outside the Big House.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, wearing a camouflage hunting cap, greets UM students after his flight arrived in the rain at Willow Run Airport Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Paul Egan/Detroit Free Press/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
“A little rain can’t keep us from the big Michigan-Minnesota game! And it won’t stop these students from making sure everyone on their campus is registered to vote,” Walz posted on X.
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When Michigan College Democrats asked him on
“I’m excited to be at the Big House, I can’t wait to watch this incredible game. I’m even more excited to see young people excited about their future,” he replied.
After finishing tailgating, Walz and his wife went onto the field to greet Minnesota head coach PJ Fleck.
Michigan running back Kalel Mullings continued his dominance on the field, finding the end zone twice.
The Wolverines are now 5-1 and have won four straight since losing to Texas, who are now ranked No. 1 in the nation. The Gophers are now 2-3 on the season, losing both of their conference games.
Kalel Mullings, #20 of the Michigan Wolverines, celebrates a first-half touchdown with teammates as they face the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Grégory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Michigan plays its first road game next week in a national championship rematch against Washington, while Minnesota hosts No. 13 USC.
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