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Despite a poor start to the season and coaching upheaval, Virginia Tech's game against Wofford drew an unexpectedly large crowd at Lane Stadium, resulting in a 38-6 victory. The team is considering high-profile NFL alumni like Michael Vick for the coaching position, amid ongoing efforts to improve the program.
Washington Commanders fans showed strong support at the team's first open practice of the season, filling the stands and creating a lively atmosphere, especially after the team announced Santana Moss's induction into the Ring of Fame during the upcoming season opener.
The Detroit Lions are holding their sixth training camp practice with fan attendance for the first time in 2025, allowing live updates from reporters and fans on social media, with coverage available on the team's website and Twitter list.
The Washington Commanders announced their 2025 training camp schedule, featuring three open practices for the public and three for season ticket members at their Ashburn, VA headquarters, with additional joint practice with the Patriots in Foxborough, MA.
Ohio State athletics director Ross Bjork has urged fans not to sell their tickets to Tennessee fans for the upcoming College Football Playoff game in Columbus, as Tennessee supporters are actively seeking tickets beyond their 3,500 allocation. Bjork emphasized the need to maintain a strong home presence at Ohio Stadium, which seats 102,780, and announced a 'scarlet-out' to counter the expected influx of Tennessee fans. The game is scheduled for December 21st, with Tennessee currently a 7.5 point underdog.
The Conference USA Championship game between Jacksonville State and Western Kentucky saw disappointing fan attendance at AmFirst Stadium, despite being a significant matchup for both teams. Jacksonville State is competing in its first FBS conference title game, while Western Kentucky aims to secure its third Conference USA title. The stadium, which has undergone several renovations, had many empty sections during the game.
During the 2024 college football season finale, Michigan State Spartans faced a disappointing turnout and performance against Rutgers, losing 41-14 and missing bowl eligibility. Despite the stakes, only 50,038 fans attended the game in Spartan Stadium, which has a capacity of 75,005. Factors such as cold weather and the Spartans' recent poor performance, with six losses in their last eight games, contributed to the low attendance. Michigan State ends the season 5-7, with a slim chance of making a bowl game if not enough teams reach the required six wins.
More San Francisco 49ers fans are expected to attend Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles compared to last season's NFC Championship Game. Ticket marketplace Vivid Seats predicts that 28 percent of the crowd at Lincoln Financial Field will be cheering for the 49ers, a 30 percent increase from the playoff game in January. The game is trending as one of the most in-demand 49ers-Eagles games in almost 10 years, with ticket prices well above other Week 13 matchups. Despite the rowdy home crowd and potential rain, fans are eager to support their teams in this highly anticipated matchup between the top two seeds in the NFC.
Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans is unfazed by fans leaving early during their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, stating that it doesn't bother him and they will play until the clock hits zero. While Ryans appreciates the impact of loud fans on the game, he understands the frustrations of the fans given the team's previous losses. The Texans will now face the Cincinnati Bengals on the road.
Syracuse football is struggling to attract a capacity crowd for their upcoming game against Clemson, with ticket sales not surpassing 40k. Possible reasons for the lukewarm fan response include recency bias from last season's performance, a lack of a large "hardcore" college football base in Central New York, misplaced nostalgia for past glory years, a perceived lack of value in attending the game, and the need to attract casual fans through special events and family-oriented promotions.