“Worst Kicker in Michigan History” “Should Be Walking Home”: CFB Fans React as Trey Butkowski Misses Multiple Field Goals vs Rutgers
Michigan took on Rutgers at the SHI Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday. While the Wolverines started hot, scoring a touchdown on their very first drive, Rutgers answered back in the second quarter with a touchdown of their own.
On Saturday, Michigan faced off against Rutgers at SHI Stadium in New Jersey. The Wolverines began strongly, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive. However, Rutgers responded in the second quarter with their own touchdown. Michigan took a one-point lead into halftime, but kicker Trey Butkowski missed two crucial field goals.
First, he missed a 47-yard attempt with seven minutes left in the second quarter, followed by a 35-yard miss with three minutes left in the third quarter. Rutgers capitalized on Butkowski's errors, tying the game with a touchdown and a two-point conversion shortly after. Fans reacted harshly to Butkowski's performance, with one expressing, "Trey Butkowski should be walking home."
Another commented, "STOP SENDING BUTKOWSKI OUT THERE OH MY GOSH HE’S THE WORST KICKER IN MICHIGAN HISTORY WHY HAS HE NOT BEEN BENCHED???!!!" Despite a strong showing by quarterback Tommy Carr, who threw for 266 yards and added 54 yards on the ground, the Wolverines couldn't overcome Rutgers' comeback in the fourth quarter. Michigan improved to 5-3 and will next host their archrivals, Michigan State, on November 7.
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