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35% Choose Rivalry Games Over Friends’ Weddings

9/5/2025

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Story summary

A survey of 2,000 college football fans found 35% would choose a rivalry game over a friend's wedding.
Conference USA fans (47%) prioritize games the most.
Fans attend nearly four games per season, with Conference USA fans averaging 5.3.
American Athletic Conference fans travel the farthest, averaging 1,125 miles annually.
Game day rituals matter; 81% drink coffee, and 52% are superstitious.
Loyalty remains strong, with 92% committed regardless of their team's performance.

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Story summary

A survey of 2,000 college football fans found 35% would choose a rivalry game over a friend's wedding.
Conference USA fans (47%) prioritize games the most.
Fans attend nearly four games per season, with Conference USA fans averaging 5.3.
American Athletic Conference fans travel the farthest, averaging 1,125 miles annually.
Game day rituals matter; 81% drink coffee, and 52% are superstitious.
Loyalty remains strong, with 92% committed regardless of their team's performance.