No football? No problem: Seton Hall students reveal college football loyalties ahead of National Championship

The College Football Playoff National Championship is set to take place today, featuring the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers against the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes. Indiana aims to complete a historic turnaround for their football program, while Miami seeks to reclaim the top spot they last held in 2002.

Seton Hall University (SHU) students face a unique challenge in college football fandom due to the absence of their own football team, which was cut in 1981. Students often choose to support teams based on personal connections, such as family or childhood locations, rather than geographic proximity. For example, some SHU students root for Indiana, Michigan State, Colorado, and Tennessee, influenced by family ties and regional connections.

With New Jersey having only one Division I FBS team, Rutgers University, SHU students find themselves without a local team to rally behind. This results in a diverse range of team allegiances, contributing to a unique gameday atmosphere at SHU, where students celebrate