A Texas Tech kicker made headlines Saturday for his touchdown celebration after revealing a “Trump 2024” shirt during a game against TCU. Reese Burkhardt, the kicker in question, scored on a trick play and then showcased his support for President Donald Trump by lifting his jersey to expose a pro-Trump T-shirt.
The play itself was memorable: Texas Tech executed a fake field goal at 4th & Goal, sending the ball to Burkhardt, who dashed into the end zone. Once there, he surprised the crowd by unveiling his political statement, which was immediately picked up by Trump’s campaign team and shared on social media.
Texas Tech kicker flashes Trump 2024 shirt after scoring a Touchdown 🇺🇸
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) October 26, 2024
Antonio Brown, former NFL wide receiver, was quick to respond. Known for his support of Trump, Brown posted a message encouraging Burkhardt to reach out for an NIL deal, referring to him as “#CTESPN’s Cracker of the Day.” Brown’s endorsement added to the conversation, with many fans weighing in on Burkhardt’s choice to make a political statement on the field.
While some praised his courage, others were not as pleased, with a few fans voicing that sports should remain a “neutral space.” Yet, the incident sparked further support from Trump fans across the country who expressed admiration for Burkhardt’s display.
🇺🇸 THE MOMENTUM IS ON TRUMPS SIDE
⚠️ Texas Tech kicker FLASHES "Trump 2024 – MAGA" after scoring a Touchdown
This is sooooooo cool to watch 💪💪💪#MAGA #TRUMP2024 pic.twitter.com/ykBc15ayjX
— Culture War (@CultureWar2020) October 26, 2024
Though Texas Tech fell to TCU with a final score of 35-34, the kicker’s “Trump 2024” statement left a lasting impression, sparking debate on the blend of politics and sports in college football.
