06 Feb 2025
Fans of These College Football Programs Have Extra Reason to Cheer on Super Bowl Sunday
This Sunday, Feb 9, the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will face off in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, which will be watched by an audience numbering over 100 million. Chiefs ...
This Sunday, Feb 9, the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will face off in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, which will be watched by an audience numbering over 100 million. Chiefs fans, Eagles fans, and football enthusiasts will tune in to see if Mahomes and crew can be the first team to win three consecutive NFL Championships or if the Eagles will avenge their loss from two years ago and squash that dream. There's also intrigue in watching Saquon Barkley potentially cause his previous team's owners to lose even more sleep as he continues to excel for the team 100 miles down the New Jersey Turnpike.
But there's another set of fans who will be watching with keen interest in certain players in this year's game. These fans watched these players -- indeed built relationships with them -- when they played on Saturdays for various NCAA teams.
In total, over 100 former players from 63 colleges will suit up Sunday. By FanDaily's unofficial count, and not accounting for transfers, Oklahoma has the most former players playing with 7, but Georgia has 6 former players in the game and Alabama and Florida each has 4 players in the game. Note, if you are an Alabama fan, you should be rooting for the Eagles, since not a single one of your guys is playing for KC.
College Representation Breakdown
The data reveals that this year's Super Bowl LIX is a true celebration of collegiate football talent. Here's a snapshot of the college representation:
Top Colleges by Player Count
Notable Observations
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Oklahoma and Georgia dominate the player representation, with their alumni playing key roles for both teams.
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Alabama fans have a particular reason to cheer for the Eagles, as all four Alabama alumni are on the Philadelphia roster.
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The Chiefs and Eagles rosters showcase an impressive 62 colleges, highlighting the diverse talent pool in the NFL.
Full Rosters by College
Kansas City Chiefs Players:
Philadelphia Eagles Players:
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Jordan Mailata – Australian Rugby League
This diverse representation of colleges in the Super Bowl not only showcases the breadth of talent in college football but also highlights the various paths players take to reach the pinnacle of professional football. As we watch the game unfold, we'll be witnessing not just a clash between two NFL titans, but a showcase of the best talent produced by college football programs across the nation.