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College football attempted to push its brand overseas this season, slating an opening-weekend game between Georgia Tech and Boston College in Dublin, Ireland.
It looks like the sport has reached France too.
Du #CFB dans @lequipe du jour. pic.twitter.com/0ReznmrTDE
— Le Cowboy Solitaire (@TheLonesomeCB) September 12, 2016
A French newspaper featured a writeup on last Saturday’s Battle at Bristol, which saw No. 15 Tennessee defeat Virginia Tech 45-24. The game played at Bristol Motor Speedway attracted an NCAA-record crowd of 156,990.
Considering all the hype that went into the game and its actual turnout, it’s no surprise folks overseas took notice.
Marcus covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
