Wisconsin football arrived at its first game of the season with new LED lights and a renewed sense of excitement for the season. However, the fans did not show up like they usually do for season openers. The announced attendance was 65,952, which is the lowest it has been since 1992 (excluding the COVID year, when attendance was limited).
What's the deal? Why did the Badgers have a drop in attendance this year? There are two major reasons, and neither is particularly surprising.
Announced attendance tonight at Camp Randall Stadium is 65,952. Other than the COVID year, that's the lowest at a home opener since 1992 (57,758).