The 2020 college football season is officially underway. It kicked off with Central Arkansas defeating Austin Peay 24-17. Much of the season is still up in the air, but for now the SEC, Big 12, and ACC are moving forward with their plans.
Some college football stadiums, including the Georgia Bulldogs are planning to allow access to a limited amount of fans. Teams are allowing around 20-30% of regular attendance in order to have better social distancing. Additionally, masks are required at most of these venues. Some stadiums are going without fans entirely.
Here’s how the reduced capacity will look at Oklahoma State’s stadium (Boone Pickens Stadium) in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Boone Pickens Stadium is normally home to 55,509 fans. During these times it will look a little bit different.
This makes it seem more real #okstate @CowboyFB @OSUAthletics pic.twitter.com/pwXReLhwsX
— Kevin Klintworth (@KKlintworth) August 27, 2020
Georgia Bulldogs fans should expect the University of Georgia to do a similar set up at Sanford Stadium. Some fans may finally get to have a seatback! Georgia is set to host four home games this season including marquee games against Auburn and Tennessee.
How much of an effect will home-field advantage have this year? With reduced noise, it shouldn’t be as substantial, but the opposing teams still will have to travel and enter an unfamiliar environment that may have artificial noise.
