Rutgers Snapper O'Connor Earns Prestigious Honor | Rutgers Scarlet News

Rutgers long snapper Michael OConnor is a rising star on and off the field, earning major recognition for his leadership, academic excellence, and clutch performances. A hometown hero from Middletown, New Jersey, OConnor has been a rock for the Scarlet Knights for six seasons, playing in all 12 games last year and helping secure 13 field goals. Academically, he’s a standout in Rutgers Business School, earning Academic All-Big Ten honors for four straight years and this year’s Big Ten Distinguished Scholar title. With the team aiming for 20+ field goals and kickoff against UMass on Sept. 3, OConnor is poised for his best season yet — a perfect blend of grit, grace, and game-changing impact. 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/bf187c5dd02718f7