The Michigan fans didn’t just boo Walz; they seemed to actively reject his very presence. While the governor was hoping to bask in the glow of football camaraderie, he was instead left wondering where he went wrong. Did he wear the wrong colors? Did he make the grave mistake of mentioning Minnesota’s weather? Or was it simply that, in the eyes of Michigan football fans, politics should be left at the stadium gates—unless, of course, you’re a certain former president.
One bystander noted that it was almost “tragic” how out of place Walz seemed, as if he had wandered into a high-stakes game without even knowing who was playing. “It’s like he thought he was coming to his own campaign rally,” said one fan, shaking his head in disbelief. “But dude, this is Michigan football. If you don’t have Wolverines gear on, you might as well stay home.”
To make matters worse for Walz, the boo-filled stadium experience stood in stark contrast to former President Donald Trump’s triumphant appearance at the Alabama-Georgia game on the same day. While Walz was dodging jeers and side-eyes, Trump was greeted like a returning champion by the 100,000-strong crowd in Tuscaloosa. It didn’t take long for the stadium to erupt in cheers of “USA! USA!” and “Four More Years!” as Trump took his seat.
