The Turkey Day Classic between Tuskegee and Alabama State took an unexpected turn when a kicker became part of the halftime story.
Tuskegee kicker Lorcan Ryans was captured on video appearing to gesture toward fans and then shove a member of the Alabama State marching band.
Video circulating on social media shows the junior kicker walking toward a section of Hornets fans near the north end zone while warming up, and then extending a middle finger.
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Moments later, the video showed Ryans pushing a band member who was setting up for the halftime performance.
Alabama State issued a statement in response to the incident, though no ejections or penalties were reported during the game.
ASU Athletics stands firmly for respect, integrity, and sportsmanship. Vice President & Director of Athletics Dr. Jason Cable addresses Thursdays incident and reaffirms our commitment to upholding the highest standards on and off the field.#SWARMAS1 pic.twitter.com/Ef3ShRD43B
— Bama State Athletics (@BamaStateSports) November 29, 2025
Ryans, a 5-foot-9, 225-pound specialist from Limerick, Ireland, has served as the Golden Tigers’ primary kicker.
As of Saturday, it remained unclear whether any disciplinary action would be taken against Ryans.
