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Sports business insider: The ticket price for Senior Day games played on Friday is much higher for Colorado vs. Oklahoma State compared to Colorado State vs. Utah State.
Short version: The bowl-eligible Buffaloes (8-3) and Rams (7-4) conclude the regular college football season on Friday at their respective home venues. Here’s a breakdown of what a seat costs as of late Tuesday.
—CU vs. OSU, 10 a.m. at Folsom Field
Least expensive ticket: $87 (section 214, Ticketmaster)
Most expensive ticket: $2,421 (section 105, Ticketmaster)
—CSU vs. USU, 1:30 p.m. at Canvas Stadium
Least expensive ticket: $22 (section 215, Ticketmaster)
Most expensive ticket: $300 (outdoor club, CSU)
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Long version: The Buffaloes have sold out of season tickets in consecutive seasons under coach Deion Sanders. CU has a limited supply of premium tickets against OSU on its website, but the majority are available on verified secondary markets. Demand is high considering it will be the final home game for star quarterback Shedeur Sanders and cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter. Ticket price does not reflect the quality of opponent with OSU struggling at 3-8 this season. CU still has a narrow path to the Big 12 title game with a win and multiple losses by conference frontrunners.
The Rams still have tickets available on their website, however, the cheapest seats are listed on verified secondary markets. CSU’s on-field success has been reflected in attendance this season with sellouts in four of its past six home games. The Rams set a program and stadium record with 40,099 fans for the Rocky Mountain Showdown earlier this season. But filling up Canvas Stadium for lesser opponents — like USU (4-7) — on a weekday afternoon remains a challenge. That’s good news for Rams faithful on a budget. Not so much for the crowd atmosphere in Fort Collins to honor senior players.
Key context: The cost of in-state college football tickets is a relative bargain compared to other places. Imagine being a University of Texas or Texas A&M fan. They play on Saturday with the winner advancing to the SEC championship game against Georgia. Tickets for UT vs. TAMU are being sold for an average of $1,072 per seat — according to online marketplace TickPick — as the most expensive college football game ever. The cheapest ticket at A&M’s Kyle Field is reportedly still more than $700.
Looking ahead: The Rams and Buffaloes are college football relevant at the same time, finally, after both programs endured dark times in recent years. CU will contend for Big 12 titles so long as Sanders remains in Boulder. CSU is finding success in year three with Jay Norvell at the helm. Will it continue into 2025? Stick with The Denver Gazette sports business insider for a unique perspective on what unfolds.
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