OT: Penn State vs SMU Tickets
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PSU rarely sells out. The stadium can look completely full with a crowd of 50K because if the people next to you dont show up, you have more room to spread out and those gaps are filled in by you and the people whose seats are next to them. Not saying they get 50K, more like 80K for most games which is still really good.
Are these $55 seats from PSU or on the broker sites? I believe OSU/Ten is sold out but tickets are cheap on the broker sites. $125 is the get-in price which seems crazy cheap for a matchup of that magnitude. And Tennessee fans are bragging about how they are going to takeover the Shoe. Those prices don't indicate there's much of a demand. Though, Seat Geek said 42% of the tickets they sold were to Tennessee residents. Texas tickets are even cheaper. $112. ND/IU is the big ticket. $500 is the cheapest. I have a feeling its going to be a sea of red.
Is it a whiteout or something they can get credit for being part of? I don't think they care too much about the actual football - at least not college football. Maybe some are going to the Steeler game.
Not going to lie. If I were a PSU or tOSU fan, there is no way in hell I would go sit out in 30 degree weather for a first round playoff game.
There are only 2 possible outcomes. The first one is a loss. And who the hell enjoys freezing their ass off to see their team lose? The second is they win and advance to either Scottsdale or Pasadena. I would see if my team could get the dub from my 72 degree living room and then catch up in a more desirable location for the next game. ...Or just wait and hopefully catch up in Atlanta.
Glad most fans don't have my attitude towards cold weather.
There are only 2 possible outcomes. The first one is a loss. And who the hell enjoys freezing their ass off to see their team lose? The second is they win and advance to either Scottsdale or Pasadena. I would see if my team could get the dub from my 72 degree living room and then catch up in a more desirable location for the next game. ...Or just wait and hopefully catch up in Atlanta.
Glad most fans don't have my attitude towards cold weather.
The journey is the fun. I've frozen my ass off in much colder temperatures for games that were much less significant than advancing to the next round of a championship tournament.
But it's crazy to me to have any mindset other than this being the most important game they've hosted in decades. And by that logic, it should be an extremely tough ticket.
Pretty disappointing for a fan base that prides themselves on having one of the best game day atmospheres in college football.
My guess is they get 85,000. Perhaps the no shows are the folks who are saving up for the next round
I can see having that mindset, living in the moment. Big picture though, going forward, with the current state of Big 10 football and a playoff that is almost certain to expand, I think this is just one of many playoff games in their future. This should become almost a yearly occurrence.
Cold weather just isn't my thing. Sometime in my 20s it went from uncomfortable to intolerable.
The strange this is that I would think OSU and PSU fans dont feel this game is as "big" as when PSU hosts OSU or Mich or when OSU hosts Michigan or some non-con. Next year, they are hosting Texas and the cheapest ticket to that one is $300. Now, of course the weather is much nicer for that one but I think the point is that OSU fans would consider that Texas game "bigger" than this Tennessee game. Same goes for PSU. Playing SMU at home in the cold isnt a big game. But I guess that's what happens when a large portion of their fanbase arent true fans and are just there to post a picture on their IG story. #107K strong
I'm sure most tOSU fans are of the mindset that it just flat out sucks to be playing in the first round.
Yea. And they hate Ryan Day and are bummed about Michigan. But still, why is August vs Texas the bigger game? Its essentially an exhibition game as they are guaranteed a CFP bid.
Seems like lodging shortages are
One of the problems I would guess is the total cost to attend and the timing. It's not just the price of the ticket for a lot of people, but also lodging which is absurd from what I've seen online. People likely already have Holiday plans and might be a bit cash strapped as it is.
I don't think programs like tOSU are too keen on shitty first round games. For the Buckeyes, if they aren't one of the four teams getting a bye, it means their regular season has been a disappointment and their first two playoff games are basically a chance for redemption
That's probably true, but I would say to that:
1) Even though they probably expect more in the future, this is still the first one - the first time they've had this opportunity in late December in a long time
2) A win is basically two wins - you'd have to think they're in the final four if they beat SMU
3) While I don't expect them to win it all, I actually think they have a puncher's chance in this thing; they've played OSU and Oregon tough - never know what could happen with a few upsets and lucky bounces
I totally get Steeler and Penguin fans being desensitized to the appeal of the playoffs when it's pretty clear it's not one of their better teams and they don't have a legitimate chance. But I don't think PSU fans should be at that level.
Losing to Michigan, which Day has now done repeatedly, is a cardinal sin to the OSU fanbase. They could care less about the Big 10 championship, or even a playoff game or two; winning that one game is more important. National championship is #1 goal, beating Michigan is #2.
Can't speak for Ohio State but this is being hyped as a huge deal for PSU. Whether or not the existence of tickets on the secondary market is meaningful or not remains to be seen. Some people will list them just to see if they can get a big price but go anyway if they don't. Holiday weekend approaching may have some impact as will the weather. Below freezing with a decent wind. Gross. Curious how many problems they have with the stadium. They didn't really figure on games like this in the design so that might cause some interesting plumbing problems.
I'll be in State College Friday evening. I'm sure my kid will make me go downtown after her practice. Drive past the overnight lots so we'll probably see how busy things look.
I'll be in State College Friday evening. I'm sure my kid will make me go downtown after her practice. Drive past the overnight lots so we'll probably see how busy things look.
Where is this being hyped? The game isnt close to being sold out and may be one of their lowest attended game in years. And secondary market tickets are dropping like a rock. You can probably get tickets for $10 if you wait long enough.
The thing about PSU is they have numbers. They have, what 1 million "associated" people within a 4 hour drive, meaning students, alums, parents of students, or non-alum fans. So getting 100K to show up in Sep-Nov is easy. But now you are asking them to skip NFL Saturday (including Stillers and Mahomes) to sit in 30 degree weather against a no-name team and they aint coming. Because they arent "hardcore" enough. They are Instagram fans.
That’s a fair point. I’m wondering why it doesn’t apply to Notre Dame where the cheapest ticket is nearly $500?
I think its all going to be IU fans for what will be by far, the biggest game in school history and against big bro who never plays them.
I would think they can't get more than 90K. Students are probably gone. It's right before Xmas. People went to the Big Ten championship game a few weeks ago. There's maybe two more games after this. How often can college football go to the well for water? It's asking too much. Not to mention that State College is truly in the middle of nowhere.
But soon there will be 16 teams and even more games!
But soon there will be 16 teams and even more games!
Yeah, IU probably has a top 5 living alum base, size-wise. I'm sure the hardcore football fan contingent is small, but anyone will gravitate toward a winner. Throw in the fact that it's Notre Dame (for both prestige and proximity) and it's got the formula for some wild markups. All that on top of the fact that Notre Dame fans are no slouches themselves.
I think the games should draw a fair amount of local interest once they turn into bowl games. But even if they don't sell out, does is matter? That'll be a fraction of the profits made from TV.
Still, when you factor in both fan bases + locals, I can't imagine any game selling too poorly.
There is a lot complaining about how the CFP has been handling ticket sales.
Not sure it is a positive or a negative that they have winter graduation on Sunday.
Not sure it is a positive or a negative that they have winter graduation on Sunday.
Mueller and Poni were crushing PSU fans for all the excuses PSU fans were coming up with. Mueller went to PSU and he said he knew 2 people who graduated in the winter. Said students wont be there, so what. Most students live within a 3-4 hour radius so get your ass to the game.
They also said something which I agree with: If Pitt hosted a 1st Round game, it would sell out. Sure, its a smaller stadium, but Pitt has a smaller alumni and student base.
Unfortunately, this game is going to look full on TV but there's only going to be 80K there.
They said if they cant fill the stadium for a CFP game then they can no longer brag about attendance ever again.
I think everybody wants PSU to look bad here, and I get the inertia. But, I still think it's asking too much. How many games does the average dude really want to go to, and spend tons of money? I understand the tailgating allure, the revisiting old friends, etc, but that has all taken place over the regular season. Now, it's cold, it's the holidays, the students are gone, etc. And ultimately the first round means nothing. You have to take into account that these teams in the first round pretty much expect to be there. It's not some kind of honorific position.
I suppose I am just an old guy who remembers that everyone used to bitch about the stupid system that anointed two teams at the end of year, somewhat unfairly. It rather sucked, but really, I'm not sure this system accomplishes much. Until the #9 seed wins some year, this is all just window dressing.
I suppose I am just an old guy who remembers that everyone used to bitch about the stupid system that anointed two teams at the end of year, somewhat unfairly. It rather sucked, but really, I'm not sure this system accomplishes much. Until the #9 seed wins some year, this is all just window dressing.
It's a playoff game, it's absolutely meaningful. Every NFL playoff Wild Card game is going to be packed with an amazing atmosphere, even in colder weather. It's going to be 30 on Saturday...that's not cold for December football. Pathetic not to have a capacity crowd.
positive for the hotels, they are probably all charging $700/night with a 2 night min.
under 30 degrees for PSU on Saturday, which in that stadium will feel like minus 30.
Especially with everyone bundled up for cold weather. 70% in a row will absolutely look full.
My only wish is that the b1g gets smoked.
Most likely not going to happen but hoping for a Festivus miracle.
Most likely not going to happen but hoping for a Festivus miracle.
I think PSU wins but SMU can definitely beat them. PSU has slightly more talent and Franklin almost never loses when he has more talent. OSU will lose. IU will lose. Oregon will beat Tennessee but probably lose to Texas.
Yeah, bleacher seating is a curse and a blessing. Like, I absolutely hate sitting in them, and people are constantly vying for space in them when they're full. But they certainly hide some empty spaces. People will spread out and also put belongings on them, etc.
Cheapest prices, before fees, for two tickets as of this morning on Stubhub:
ND/Indiana - $583
Penn State/SMU - $31
Clemson/Texas - $87
Tennessee/Ohio State - $91
ND/Indiana - $583
Penn State/SMU - $31
Clemson/Texas - $87
Tennessee/Ohio State - $91
PSU tix will be $10 by game time. Still a lot left. Totally shocked OSU is so cheap.
I think this exercise has really shown the difference between NFL and college fans. The notion that PSU and OSU will have possibly their cheapest tickets of the year for a playoff game is something I never would have believed. PSU/Nevada in August is a tougher ticket. And why? Because the weather is nice and you get to post a picture of you tailgating on IG. #107K strong. Its just a party.
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