The North Texas Mean Green hosted 24th-ranked South Florida in a sellout game at DATCU Stadium, with a record 31,386 attendees.
The crowd was a mix of regular fans and those who only attend big games, similar to parishioners who only attend church on holidays.
"We're trying to make the playoffs. The national playoffs."
The game marked a significant moment for the team, with an unprecedented level of urgency to capitalize on the opportunity.
However, the large crowd also brought its own set of challenges, including worse-than-usual traffic and long beer lines.
Author's summary: North Texas hosts record crowd.