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How Garth Brooks, The Killers and Tom Petty Became Stars of College Football Saturdays
Songs by Garth Brooks, The Killers, and Tom Petty energize fans and create traditions at major college stadiums, with Wisconsin's 'Jump Around' celebrated for over 20 years.
- In recent years, songs by Garth Brooks, The Killers and Tom Petty have become stadium anthems across major college programs, with LSU fans yelling 'LOUISIANA' during Brooks' 'Callin' Baton Rouge' at Tiger Stadium.
- Garth Brooks recorded 'Callin' Baton Rouge' to create a stadium vibe, while Jake Stocker shifted 'Mr. Brightside' into midgame breaks to keep University of Michigan students seated.
- Wisconsin's 'Jump Around' tradition started after Ryan Sondrup, a former tight end and intern, proposed playing it during games, and it became widely embraced despite some older-fan complaints.
- Pep bands still play a role, but teams now use the break before the fourth quarter as a crescendo to play crowd favorites and energize fans.
- Colleges view music as a tool for branding and recruitment, with Joe Favorito noting 'Mr. Brightside' attracts some Michigan students, while Garth Brooks considers new songs for Oklahoma State Cowboys games.
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How Garth Brooks and Tom Petty became stars of college football Saturdays
Pep bands and fight songs still have their place, but now fans of some of the most prominent college football programs have embraced stadium anthems.
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How Garth Brooks, The Killers and Tom Petty became stars of college football Saturdays
When Garth Brooks recorded his version of “Callin' Baton Rouge” — an up-tempo country hit previously produced by New Grass Revival and others
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