There was a time when only SEC teams would pack their stadiums for their spring game.
Oregon and Chip Kelly changed that with the success of the program and the honoring of the military. The coaches who came after Kelly have kept up that tradition. Over the past decade, the Ducks drew a little over 40,000 fans every April. Slowly but surely, other Pac-12 programs are catching up.
But it’s still a game of catch-up. Oregon still leads the way. Colorado packed Folsom Field because the Buffaloes hired Deion Sanders as a coach. It’ll be interesting to see if that keeps up once he leaves.
We take a look at where Oregon stacked up in attendance in comparison to other teams from around the country. One thing is for sure, though: interest in college football is at an all-time sky-high.
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USC Trojans
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2023 Attendance: 25,213
2022 Attendance: 33,427
One would think the return of Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams would draw more people to the Trojans Spring Game. Perhaps that bitter taste from the Cotton Bowl remains.
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Florida State Seminoles
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2023 Attendance: 33,107
2022 Attendance: 30,184
Seminole fans are slowing coming back after the Willie Taggart Experience.
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Oregon Ducks
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2023 Attendance: 45,000
2022 Attendance: 42,000
A few more Duck fans attended this year’s game to see Dan Lanning’s progress from Year 1 to Year 2. Sunshine and 80-degree heat helped some as well.
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Colorado Buffaloes
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2023 Attendance: 47,277
2022 Attendance: Under 2,000
Call this the “Deion Sanders Effect.” Excitement for Buffaloes football is as high as it’s ever been, or at least since they joined the…
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