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Which are the most watched college sports?

Hey! Sports have always been a great way for me to blow off steam and I'm wondering which college sports typically draw the highest viewership. I'm hoping to join a sports team in college which enjoys a bit of attention from the crowd.

9 months ago

In college sports, American Football and Men's Basketball are typically the highest drawing in terms of viewership. These sports often attract large audiences both in the stadium and through TV broadcasts, particularly during celebrated tournaments like "March Madness" for basketball or popular football festivities like the "Rose Bowl" game.

American Football's popularity often aligns with the school's prestige in the sport—schools like the University of Alabama, Clemson University, and Ohio State University are known for having highly-ranked football programs, attracting large crowds, and having games broadcasted on national televisions.

Similarly, Men's Basketball is popular, especially during the NCAA tournament. Programs like Duke University, the University of Kentucky, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have storied basketball histories that generate a lot of interest.

However, it's important to know that popularity can be regional and even sports-specific within schools. For example, hockey is incredibly popular in colleges in the Northeast and Midwest, schools in coastal regions might draw crowds for their baseball or surfing teams while in other regions, soccer or lacrosse might be the top draw.

Finally, keep in mind that joining a team with a higher viewership also often means a higher level of performance and competition is expected. Such teams will often hold rigorous tryouts and have intense training schedules. Remember to choose a sport you enjoy and are committed to playing, as it will be a significant time commitment throughout your college years.

9 months ago

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