David Chapeau is a punter for Louisville. He was part of a big play in which he ran for a first down and helped set up an important touchdown that led to a big win over the favored Miami Hurricanes.

That must have been a tense time in the huddle before this successful trick play.

“Dude, I was about to throw up because I was just so nervous,” Chapeau admitted. “That was probably the first game I’ve ever really been nervous about.

“I got the play. I think the hope is to get a touchdown, but I knew subconsciously that the first down was there if crap happened. If you look at the play, Cooper, the kicker, runs off also. So, it’s designed to be a triple option. So, I really kind of looked at that first. And then, since it was open, I just took it.”

Chapeau was on radio row at the Super Bowl. He was there on behalf of Rudolph Foods and Porkrinds.com. He won the 2025 Crunch Time Hero of the Year Award.

“That was my 1st run. I had two tackles at Central Michigan, and then I had a pass, a 23 yard pass against San Diego State. It was to a linebacker in double coverage. And that led to a touchdown, and we ended up winning the game on a field goal.

As a punter, I wondered what kind of pass he threw?

“It was like a dart. It was probably the best ball I could have ever thrown.”

Chapeau is having a pro day, and since one of Louisville’s wide receivers is a first rounder, there will be a lot of scouts there watching him punt. 

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