Before somewhat else points it out, yes, Ohio's numbers are exaggerated by counting season ticket holders who do not show up, but other schools do the same thing.

Even with numbers slightly down, Ohio had an impressive attendance showing again. Not far off the average attendance of the Pac 12. Without knowing the schedule yet this year, I'd expect attendance to be up next year in anticipation that the team will be even better.

1300 more than the average for all schools. We truly have a benefit in being a rural residential campus. Expectations are high for this year so it should be easier to sell season tickets unless the fee increases are viewed as too great.

That's a good point. I've always wondered about the threshold in Athens relating ticket prices to attendance. I know of one person who has decided the Bobcat Club donation required of his seating area has become more than he's willing to spend. But we're talking premium seats, not students and cheap seats.

The same question might apply at the P5 schools who are near Ohio in attendance figures. Maybe they charge too much for their product, hurting their attendance?

With the 28% jump this year for the lower level seats, you may see more of that this year.