College Superfans

College Superfans

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ESPN analyst Dick Vitale hangs out with Michigan fans before the Wolverines' game against UCLA last December.

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Villanova players run onto the court through the student section before a regular-season game against Oklahoma.

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USC fans cheer on their Trojans during a Pac-10 matchup against UCLA.

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USC fans hold roses while celebrating the Trojans' victory over crosstown rival UCLA.

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In the closing seconds of the Big 12 championship game, Texas fans wave roses in anticipation of the Longhorns' national championship game against USC.

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Penn State fans dress up in football uniforms and Joe Paterno masks during a game against Michigan State last November.

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Not all Alabama students attend the school for the education, as these Tide fans show.

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Alabama fans show what the real key to a successful team is: DEFENSE.

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After struggling the past few seasons, Penn State football was a powerhouse once again last season, and the fans in Happy Valley couldn't be, well, happier.

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USC's football squad went 34 games without a loss, thanks in part to their boisterous fans.

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Northwestern fans cheer on the Wildcats during an early-season matchup against Big Ten rival Michigan.

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During an early-season game against Texas Tech, a Longhorns fan lets the crowd know what Bowl game she'd like to see Texas play in.

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Despite the cold weather in Chestnut Hill, these Boston College fans aren't afraid to let their chests do the talking.