Attendance. People do take notice.
There is actually a Twitter account that literally ridicules USF Football’s attendance.
The Bulls, former opponents in the old Big East, play at Raymond James Stadium, a pro venue. And this year they are 4-0. And are averaging just under 29,000 per game. Their largest crowd was for Illinois when they drew 35,404. Such is life for a winner in the American Athletic Conference.
And look at Boise State, everyone’s “darling” and perennial/potential BCS buster. With its high profile, I’ll bet you figure they draw 50,000 or more.