In Denton, Texas, a unique phenomenon was observed, where two types of fans emerged - the regulars and those who only attend on special occasions.
This was evident on a Friday night, as North Texas prepared to host 24th-ranked South Florida in a sold-out game at DATCU Stadium.
"We're trying to make the playoffs. The national playoffs."
The undefeated Mean Green team drew a record-breaking crowd of 31,386, resulting in first-world problems such as traffic and long beer lines.
The event marked a moment of great urgency for the team, one that had been decades in the making.
Author's summary: North Texas faces challenges before a record crowd.