Walz attends Michigan-Minnesota game
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sat in a suite at the ‘Big House' on Saturday watching the University of Minnesota, his state’s college football team, play the University of Michigan following a rainy morning spent with students, Michigan fans and athletic staff and the Gophers’ head coach, PJ Fleck.
The governor landed earlier this morning – dressed in a blue ‘Harris-Walz’ sweater, not his Gophers’ maroon and gold– in nearby Superior Charter Township, where he greeted student organizers at the airport.
These students had shuttled a yellow school bus onto the tarmac that said ‘Put me in Coach’ along with other decorations. He was also greeted by Rep. Debbie Dingell and Wayne County Executive Warren Evans.
Walz then made his way to Michigan’s stadium and met with Wolverine fans at a tailgate outside. He called the stadium a "shrine to football," and talked with several fans.
Going inside the stadium, Walz walked down a tunnel and onto the field before greeting a familiar face– Minnesota’s coach Fleck. First Lady Gwen Walz also came over to have a conversation as well.
The Walzes then spoke with five Minnesota cheerleaders and had some fun moments with Goldy Gopher, Minnesota’s mascot. He also met with some Michigan athletics staff.
Later in the evening, former President Donald Trump was scheduled to attend the Georgia Bulldogs-Alabama Crimson Tide game.
-ABC News' Isabella Murray
