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Message: [QUOTE="Nostical, post: 5159778, member: 749"] ”Both the attendance and viewership for the 2024 Fenway Bowl were extraordinary given the circumstances, making it a standout event of the bowl season. The Weather: The game was played on a cold damp late-December day in Boston, a less-than-ideal setting for an outdoor football game. Team Profiles: UConn and UNC are not powerhouse programs in college football. UConn has only recently re-established itself as a competitive team, and both UConn and UNC are better known for basketball. Sellout Crowd: Despite these factors, the game drew 28,000 fans who packed Fenway Park. This is highly unusual for two programs without massive national followings, especially in challenging weather conditions. Prior Fenway Bowls had significantly lower attendance and viewership. Viewership: Above Expectations: The Fenway Bowl was expected to hover in the 1–1.2 million viewership range due to the matchup and competing bowl games on that day. With 2.11 million viewers, the game significantly exceeded predictions for a bowl featuring two mid-tier teams in a smaller venue. Exceeding 2 million makes it one of the most successful “lower-tier” bowl games. Why It’s Extraordinary: Fan Loyalty and Novelty: While both team’s fans turned out, the overwhelming support for UConn indicated an unexpected level of interest in their program. The novelty of a historic baseball stadium hosting a bowl game also likely impacted attendance and TV curiosity.” [/QUOTE]

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