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TX has been averaging over 103k in 2022. I don't think Texas can close the gap simply because Ohio State has a slightly bigger stadium. But, obviously the "gap" is more or less nonexistent in the first place. No NCAAF program is "bigger" than Texas. There are a handful (including OSU) that are at the same level and that's it.
The key detail would be from how far away are people coming to see games, not exact attendance. If its just locals and alumni, not sure it even counts under the criteria.
Ohio State had their worst attended game in 50 years at the beginning of the year. One which I happened to attend. I would be interested in the average attendance outside of Covid years.
I think it would be closer than you might think and a lot of it has to due with stadium size. Keep in mind OHio St has been a top 5 program for 20 years, Texas, not so much. But Texas has the most money.
The key detail would be from how far away are people coming to see games, not exact attendance. If its just locals and alumni, not sure it even counts under the criteria.
Ohio ST currently has 15k more students than Texas. Working under the assumption that students are more likely to attend games, I would think Texas draws more out of town visitors.
I did some research, and if you add the annual attendance from the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Columbus Crew, and the overlooked Arnold Classic (which most certainly draws people from outside the region), its pretty much even with the Austin event combo above, somewhere around 1.1. million.
Not sure that adding 41 NHL games and 17 MLS games will convince anybody that Columbus draws in as many outside people for events than Austin
One thing for certain..Columbus has better weather...far too hot and humid in Austin...and Columbus actually has 4 seasons
Austin is often less humid than Columbus, but the typically much higher temperatures more than make up for that difference.
I don't think Columbus is transforming into a major economic powerhouse and expanding its civic amenities at the velocity Austin is, but few places in the nation - and none in the Midwest - are doing so. Columbus does seem like an easier area to navigate and is far more affordable than Austin. Being a less flashy metro with moderate but steady growth does have some advantages.
Austin is often less humid than Columbus, but the typically much higher temperatures more than make up for that difference.
I don't think Columbus is transforming into a major economic powerhouse and expanding its civic amenities at the velocity Austin is, but few places in the nation - and none in the Midwest - are doing so. Columbus does seem like an easier area to navigate and is far more affordable than Austin. Being a less flashy metro with moderate but steady growth does have some advantages.
Yea to me Austin is a bit too loud and expensive. Columbus seems very balanced and on the rise.
Austin may be a new star in town, but Columbus is an established and thriving city. Columbus has a good variety of major amenities that make it a wonderful place to live, work, and play.
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