All About College Football

The weather is chilling, seasons are changing, and school is starting. Sports are in full swing, and among them, the most beloved college sport is football. Yes there are more fall sports in action-like volleyball, tennis, cross country, golf, and more-but according to Breaking the Lines, college football is the most popular.

College football is quite self-explanatory; it is college-level American football. An article by EBSCO states that the first ever football game was on November 6, 1869, between Rutgers and Princeton. According to the same article, “The first bowl game was played in Pasadena, California, in 1902, although that game did not became an annual contest until 1916, and it was not called the Rose Bowl until the 1920s.” The game is simple: team versus team, running, passing, or even punting the ball into the opposing team's goal. Touchdowns are worth 6 points-sometimes 7 or 8 depending on the extra point attempt-or a team can score a field goal by kicking the ball through the large goalpost for 3 points.

The top 5 college football teams in California are: the USC Trojans, the California Golden Bears, the Fresno State Bulldogs, the San Diego State Aztecs, and the UCLA Bruins. USC has a winning streak of 3 wins and 0 losses this season. The California Golden Bears, Fresno State Bulldogs, and the San Diego State Aztecs have 1 win and 1 loss. Lastly, The UCLA Bruins have won 2 out of 2 games.

College football has a massive impact on entertainment, but it also shapes people’s success. Notable NFL players that were drafted from California schools include Marcus Allen and Aaron Rodgers. Marcus Allen was the tailback/running back for USC football and was drafted by the Los Angeles Raiders, whom he eventually left to join the Kansas City Chiefs in 1993. Aaron Rodgers was a part of the California Golden Bears, where he was known as one of the greatest and most talented quarterbacks before being drafted as the Packers’ starting quarterback in 2008.

To conclude, many people enjoy American football, but others wonder where to even watch the games. People can watch college football games using TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu+ Live TV (which includes ABC, CBS, FOX, ESPN, FS1, ESPNU, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, and SEC Network), and Sling TV. You could also attend these games in person by purchasing valid tickets from digital platforms such as SeatGeek or Gametime. These tickets cost around $30 to $5000+ depending on team popularity, seat location, opponent, and context.

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