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Fans Defend $650 Tickets Amid Rising College Football Costs

12/22/2025

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Story summary

On December 21, 2025, fans enjoyed NFL, NHL, and College Football Playoff games.
A College Football Playoff game drew over 25,000 fans, with tickets at $650.
Some fans defended the cost, saying the University of Montana and Montana State University rivalry offers unmatched atmosphere.
The article notes rising costs in college football could shift interest to lower-tier games, with Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) and the transfer portal.

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Story summary

On December 21, 2025, fans enjoyed NFL, NHL, and College Football Playoff games.
A College Football Playoff game drew over 25,000 fans, with tickets at $650.
Some fans defended the cost, saying the University of Montana and Montana State University rivalry offers unmatched atmosphere.
The article notes rising costs in college football could shift interest to lower-tier games, with Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) and the transfer portal.