Michael O'Connor: Leader on and off the field | Rutgers Scarlet News

Rutgers senior long snapper Michael OConnor is a rising star on and off the field, nominated for the prestigious Allstate American Football Coaches Association award. Hailing from Middletown, NJ, he’s played in every game for six seasons, earning Academic All-Big Ten honors from 2022–2025 and this year’s Big Ten Distinguished Scholar title. A proud Rutgers Business School student, he’s also a Hampshire Honor Society member, balancing elite academics with leadership in community service. Last season, his precision helped the Scarlet Knights convert 13 field goals, and with the new season starting against UMass on Sept. 3, OConnor is primed for his best college year yet — a perfect blend of grit, grace, and greatness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9596a27611967e6