A tough afternoon for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz obtained even harder.
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 High School in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Sept. 21, 2024. (Caroline Gutman for The Washington Post by way of Getty Images)
However, 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 Big House, fans waited outdoors and gave him a harsh farewell.
Several in attendance booed him, with one other fan even yelling “Get out of here.”
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Minnesota reduce 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, carrying a camouflage looking 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 Today Network by way of Imagn Images)
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Before the sport, Walz was tailgating with fans outdoors the Big House.
“A little rain can't keep us from the big Michigan-Minnesota game! And it's not gonna stop these students from making sure that everyone on their campus is registered to vote,” Walz posted on X.
When requested by the Michigan College Democrats on X whether or not he was “excited for Michigan to beat Minnesota today,” he let loose fun, maybe understanding it was unlikely.
“I'm excited to be at the Big House. I'm excited to watch this incredible game. I'm more excited to see young people being excited about their future,” he responded.
Kalel Mullings of the Wolverines celebrates a landing run with Tyler Morris towards the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Michigan Stadium Sept. 28, 2024, in Ann Arbor. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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When he was performed tailgating, Walz and his spouse took the sphere 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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