The Gophers aren’t the only team plagued by drops in attendance. FBS numbers have steadily dropped since 2013 — the last time the NCAA reported an increase in attendance. Overall, average attendance fell by 8.3% from 2013 to 2018:

 

2018: 129 FBS teams; average attendance 41,856; change of -347 from 2017

2017: 129 FBS teams; average attendance 42,203; change of -1,409 from 2016

2016: 128 FBS teams; average attendance 43,612; change of -321 from 2015

2015: 127 FBS teams; average attendance 43,933; change of -670 from 2014

2014: 125 FBS teams; average attendance 44,603; change of -1,068 from 2013

2013: 123 FBS teams; average attendance 45,671; change of +230 from 2012

Source: NCAA