sports

Anna Cox November 25, 2023

America has many pastimes. Although baseball and golf are uniquely American sports, nothing is as popular in the U.S. as football. A combination of soccer and rugby, the first ever college football game occurred on November 6, 1869, between Rutgers University and Princeton University. Ever since this day in American history, the sport has become a mainstay in American culture, with autumn television being flooded with football game after football game. And, just like any other form of entertainment, audiences would flock to games just to get to watch their favorite teams play their favorite game. However, the way that crowds interact with football has changed dramatically since its inception in the late 19th century. Where people used to view football like any other performance, now people treat it as an opportunity to dress to the nines. From Shein to Chanel, people from all walks of life dress in costume-like outfits to watch the game, or even just to tailgate. Football games are a spectacle, and fashion is one of the many ways that fans express their school spirit.