Fan sentiment heading into the 2024 college football season is marked by increasing pessimism, with 15 out of 70 power-conference schools expressing more doubts than hopes, up from 9 last year.
Concerns over conference realignment and player losses to the transfer portal fueled negativity among fans, although some schools still exude hope, especially those aiming for the Group of 5 spot.
Despite the challenges, fan optimism remains strong at a few Power 4 schools, with 100% of respondents at seven programs feeling hopeful as the season begins.
The transfer portal was frequently mentioned in fan responses, revealing a divide in sentiment, where Power 5 schools viewed it positively, contrasting sharply with the frustrations expressed by Group of 5 fans.
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