“Unbearable To Listen To”: Fans Push Back Against Gus Johnson After Wrong Call During Michigan vs Minnesota Matchup
Gus Johnson miscalled a play during Michigan’s game against Minnesota on Saturday. The veteran announcer thought Michigan freshman running back Savion Hiter had the ball on what was actually a keeper by sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood.
Fans were outraged after Gus Johnson botched a critical call during Michigan's matchup against Minnesota on Saturday. The New York Times announcer misinterpreted sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood's keeper play as a handoff to freshman running back Savion Hiter, despite it being near midfield with the Wolverines trailing 7-0.
The option-style play occurred at the 100th Little Brown Jug rivalry game at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The broadcast, which aired nationally on FOX, featured Johnson as the play-by-play announcer alongside Joel Klatt as the analyst and Jenny Taft reporting from the sideline. Known for his dramatic commentary on college football and basketball for FOX Sports, Johnson's error quickly sparked backlash from fans, who called for his removal from the air.
The Golden Gophers took the lead in the first quarter with a rushing touchdown by Darius Taylor, but Michigan rallied with two touchdowns in the second quarter. With just over two minutes left in the half, Michigan intercepted Minnesota quarterback Drake Lindsey's pass and returned it for a touchdown to end the half 14-7. Michigan entered the game 3-1 after a dramatic 20-19 loss to Iowa, while Minnesota also stands at 3-1 after defeating Washington 27-24 on the road.
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