Troy Aikman criticizes UCLA football attendance during perfect season start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Troy Aikman expressed disappointment over UCLA's football attendance despite their 8-0 start this season. Speaking on The Musers, Aikman noted the announced attendance of about 24,611 for their recent game at the Rose Bowl, which holds over 100,000. He called this figure 'little embarrassing' for a team with a perfect record and emphasized the need for greater fan engagement. UCLA has averaged just over 33,000 fans per game this season, down from a record low of around 37,000 last year when they finished with a 3-9 record. Aikman is hopeful that head coach Bob Chesney will remain at the program, underscoring concerns over the current attendance situation.
- •UCLA is 8-0 this season under head coach Bob Chesney.
- •Announced attendance for their recent game was 24,611 at the Rose Bowl.
- •The stadium has a capacity of over 100,000.
- •Last season, UCLA averaged around 37,000 fans, a record low.
- •Aikman hopes Chesney will remain with the program amid attendance concerns.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Troy Aikman embarrassed by UCLA football attendance: ‘It may as well be empty’
"Troy Aikman is happy about the UCLA Bruins football program, he’s happy about head coach Bob Chesney, but he’s not happy with the fans. Aikman joined The Musers for his weekly appearance on The Ticket in Dallas Thursday morning. And instead of asking about the turmoil inside ESPN’s Monday Night Football booth, Aikman was asked…
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