Big Ten fans go viral for appropriate punt-themed gear during Heroes Game
A pair of Big Ten football fans are enjoying themselves at the annual Heroes Game between Iowa and Nebraska in Lincoln. At least, based on their sweatshirts and the play on the field, there should be plenty of appropriate action.
The two fans were spotted in the stands wearing gray sweatshirts for the game between the Hawkeyes and Huskers. Those sweatshirts were standard, save for one word plastered on the front in large letters: Punts.
#GoHawks 🟡⚫️ pic.twitter.com/T17tqREI0f
— Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz (@LeBatardShow) November 24, 2023
That has definitely been a theme of the Black Friday matchup in Lincoln with punters Tory Taylor and Brian Buschini combining for 11 punts with the game early in the fourth quarter. By contrast, the teams were tied at 10 points apiece heading into the fourth quarter.
Those fans have plenty to hear for, including an epic placement punt by Buschini that was downed inside the one-yard line.
Perfect punt and THE CROWD LOVES IT. pic.twitter.com/LMgVj2haDI
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) November 24, 2023
Of course, fans on social media reacted to the appropriate B1G apparel and appreciation for elite special teams play:
Every single Iowa fan should own one of these. https://t.co/gjyaFYx7pv
— James Farris (@ChiefakaJames) November 24, 2023
B1G football https://t.co/Ms7Heq2027
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) November 24, 2023
punts https://t.co/STgN0kxzff
— Brian Floyd (@BrianMFloyd) November 24, 2023
These guys give me life https://t.co/KmUzxyVWtU
— Ryan Cole (@ryan_cole9) November 24, 2023
What a sport. https://t.co/jVfhSgGvEW
— Adam Luckett (@AdamLuckettKSR) November 24, 2023
Best fans of the weekend. “Punts” sweatshirts! https://t.co/r2SQpXUSv9
— Adam Reinhart (@AdamReinhart1) November 24, 2023
Iowa football in a nutshell https://t.co/ToQOxY7ehq
— Lou Bezjak (@LouatTheState) November 24, 2023
Just rooting for these guys now. https://t.co/GV0EkDXQzC
— jax_bauer (@Jax_Bauer) November 24, 2023
give the people what they want https://t.co/90oMEQt1ui
— Danny (@recordsANDradio) November 24, 2023
Need that crewneck ASAP https://t.co/hVvHAZSY9h
— Nick (@NickZararis) November 24, 2023
Embrace it. https://t.co/AJALtJd6ZJ
— Heath Allred (@HeathAllred) November 24, 2023