http://www.cbssports.com/college-footbal...ight-year/



Home attendance at all major college football games declined for the sixth consecutive year, though once again at a smaller rate compared to some past seasons.

Football Bowl Subdivision crowds averaged 43,106 fans per game in 2016,downby less than 1 percent from 2015, according to a CBS Sports analysis of NCAA attendance data. The 2015 crowds also declined by less than 1 percent after a 4-percent drop in 2014.


AAC: The AAC, which averaged 31,611 (nearly the same as 2015), is clearly No. 1 for Group of Five crowds. Tom Herman's "H-Town Takeover" increased Houston crowds by 35 percent over two years. South Florida was up 41 percent in 2016 with a 10-2 record and a home game vs. Florida State. Temple fell 38 percent without facing Notre Dame. Other than BYU, East Carolina (44,113) had the largest crowds outside the Power Five.

Michigan 110,468 Less than +1% 103%
Ohio State 107,278 Less than +1% 105%
Texas A&M 101,917 -2% 99%
Alabama 101,821 +1% 100%
LSU 101,231 +8% 99%
Tennessee 100,968 Less than +1% 99%


UCF 35,802 +16% 81%
Northwestern 34,798 +4% 74%
Purdue 34,451 -8% 60%
Boise State 34,273 +3% 94%
Cincinnati 33,585 -9% 96%
Syracuse 32,805 +2% 67%
Army 32,653 +5% 86%
Boston College 32,157 +6% 72%

What about ratings though?

With the improvements in the quality and quantity of TV games this trend is going to continue. Most new stadiums being built are smaller than the ones they're replacing with an emphasis on improving the fan experience so it's worth coming to the game vs watching on TV. I find myself going to fewer games, although I still have a season ticket for football. I'll be interested to see if this trend eventually reaches mega schools or if going to those games is so ingrained in their cultures that they're not affected.

(12-16-2016 11:48 AM)Bearcat2012 Wrote:  http://www.cbssports.com/college-footbal...ight-year/



Home attendance at all major college football games declined for the sixth consecutive year, though once again at a smaller rate compared to some past seasons.

Football Bowl Subdivision crowds averaged 43,106 fans per game in 2016,downby less than 1 percent from 2015, according to a CBS Sports analysis of NCAA attendance data. The 2015 crowds also declined by less than 1 percent after a 4-percent drop in 2014.


AAC: The AAC, which averaged 31,611 (nearly the same as 2015), is clearly No. 1 for Group of Five crowds. Tom Herman's "H-Town Takeover" increased Houston crowds by 35 percent over two years. South Florida was up 41 percent in 2016 with a 10-2 record and a home game vs. Florida State. Temple fell 38 percent without facing Notre Dame. Other than BYU, East Carolina (44,113) had the largest crowds outside the Power Five.

Michigan 110,468 Less than +1% 103%
Ohio State 107,278 Less than +1% 105%
Texas A&M 101,917 -2% 99%
Alabama 101,821 +1% 100%
LSU 101,231 +8% 99%
Tennessee 100,968 Less than +1% 99%


UCF 35,802 +16% 81%
Northwestern 34,798 +4% 74%
Purdue 34,451 -8% 60%
Boise State 34,273 +3% 94%
Cincinnati 33,585 -9% 96%
Syracuse 32,805 +2% 67%
Army 32,653 +5% 86%
Boston College 32,157 +6% 72%

Apparently CBS thinks Nippert is 35,000 capacity.

(12-16-2016 06:06 PM)BearcatsUC Wrote:  

(12-16-2016 11:48 AM)Bearcat2012 Wrote:  http://www.cbssports.com/college-footbal...ight-year/



Home attendance at all major college football games declined for the sixth consecutive year, though once again at a smaller rate compared to some past seasons.

Football Bowl Subdivision crowds averaged 43,106 fans per game in 2016,downby less than 1 percent from 2015, according to a CBS Sports analysis of NCAA attendance data. The 2015 crowds also declined by less than 1 percent after a 4-percent drop in 2014.


AAC: The AAC, which averaged 31,611 (nearly the same as 2015), is clearly No. 1 for Group of Five crowds. Tom Herman's "H-Town Takeover" increased Houston crowds by 35 percent over two years. South Florida was up 41 percent in 2016 with a 10-2 record and a home game vs. Florida State. Temple fell 38 percent without facing Notre Dame. Other than BYU, East Carolina (44,113) had the largest crowds outside the Power Five.

Michigan 110,468 Less than +1% 103%
Ohio State 107,278 Less than +1% 105%
Texas A&M 101,917 -2% 99%
Alabama 101,821 +1% 100%
LSU 101,231 +8% 99%
Tennessee 100,968 Less than +1% 99%


UCF 35,802 +16% 81%
Northwestern 34,798 +4% 74%
Purdue 34,451 -8% 60%
Boise State 34,273 +3% 94%
Cincinnati 33,585 -9% 96%
Syracuse 32,805 +2% 67%
Army 32,653 +5% 86%
Boston College 32,157 +6% 72%

Apparently CBS thinks Nippert is 35,000 capacity.

My guess is UC told them the correct number while keeping it a secret from you and everyone else. I am sure it is a conspiracy to cover up their cover-up.

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We had a great home schedule. Any kind of competitive team would have had an attendance increase. A better number would be how many actually showed up towards the end. The year was just a huge disappointment.