Overview

• Pudge appeared on the sideline during Bowling Green’s 26-7 win over Lafayette, including a cameo on ESPN.
• The exotic shorthair Persian belongs to long snapper George Carlson, who brought the cat to lift teammates’ spirits.
• Receiver Finn Hogan’s TikTok ignited the surge in attention, followed by an Instagram presence and national features on Good Morning America and CNN.
• Through a NIL deal, T-shirts featuring a cartoon Pudge in a BG helmet are being sold.
• Coach Eddie George and a wary teammate have embraced the hypoallergenic feline after initial concerns.