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With the possibility of a missed NFL season still looming, football fans are focused on the college season. The NCAA knows they have a chance to seriously capture the attention of the nation, and this year they are kicking the season off in a big way. The LSU Tigers and the Oregon Ducks, two perennial powerhouses and this year, two Top 10 teams, will square off at Dallas Cowboy’s Stadium.  You can be sure that the stadium will be at capacity for the kickoff to the NCAA College Football season.

Both teams are coming off great seasons. The Ducks were undefeated and ranked #1 in the nation going in to the BCS National Championship title game. They lost by three to Cam Newton and the Auburn Tigers. The Ducks enter the 2011 season ready to make another bid for a national title.

The LSU Tigers had a disappointing year, by Tigers’ standards. LSU went 11-2 on the season, beating Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl. For most schools, that’s a stellar season, but Tigers’ fans have high expectations. LSU consistently has some of the best traveling fans, so expect lots of LSU fans in Dallas this September.

Ducks-Tigers tickets at Cowboy’s Stadium will be one of the highlights of the 2011 NCAA Football season. Tickets are completely sold out at the box office, but as we like to remind fans, there’s no such thing as sold our. in fact, there are great deals to be had on tickets.  Check below for the most recent ticket data for the showdown in Dallas.

LSU Tigers vs Oregon Ducks, Saturday September 3 @ Cowboy’s Stadium, Dallas, TX

• The average ticket price for the Ducks-Tigers game is $397. Considering the season long LSU Tigers tickets average price is $335, and Oregon Ducks tickets are averaging $182 for the season, it’s clear that this game is a must-see.
• The minimum price ticket is $67, and there are a total of 7,700 tickets for sale on the secondary ticket market.
• Ticket prices have basically held steady throughout the summer. A month ago, tickets were averaging $376, and as of June 25 they were averaging $425. Fans can expect tickets to go up though as the game draws near.

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NCAA conference titles have been decided, bubbles have been burst, and the bracket is set. That can only mean one thing: it’s time to dance.  The best 68 college basketball teams in the country will duke it out for a spot in the Final Four in Houston.

The defending champions, the Duke Blue Devils, secured a number one seed, joined by the Ohio State Buckeyes, Kansas Jayhawks, and Pittsburgh Panthers.

NCAA March Madness Tickets

Hottest Venues, Round 2* (ranked by average ticket price to all 4 games)

1. Tulsa: $748
2. Cleveland: $545
3. Chicago: $518
4. Denver: $476
5. Washington: $468
6. Charlotte: $457
7. Tucson: $442
8. Tampa: $415

*Round 1 is the play-in round, “First Four.”

Tulsa has the hottest NCAA March Madness ticket of Round 2 with an average ticket price of $748. That might be due to the fact that the site (in the heart of Big 12 country) hosts both Kansas and Texas. Jayhawks and Longhorns fans don’t have far to go to catch their team, and the high demand for tickets is good evidence that there will be plenty of burnt orange and blue in Tulsa this weekend.

Cleveland comes in second. No surprise here, considering the Ohio State Buckeyes play as the number one seed at this venue. Columbus is just a few hours away, so you know Buckeyes fans will be out in full force.

Looking Ahead: Hottest Venues, Round 3

1. Washington, DC: $318
2. Tulsa, OK: $282
3. Denver, CO: $270
4. Cleveland, OH: $252
5. Chicago, IL: $228
6. Tampa, FL: $212
7. Charlotte, NC: $209
8. Tuscon, AZ: $201

Check back at FanSnap for the best possible NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament tickets, and for continued coverage of the event all the way through the Final Four.

Ohio State Buckeyes tickets are the priciest in the county. And why shouldn’t they be? The team is ranked in the top two or three in almost every poll and QB Terrelle Pryor is considered one of the top candidates for the Heisman Trophy favorite.

Ohio State claims seven national titles and Buckeye nation is looking to add to that record with a trip to the BCS. Ah yes, while Ohio State is expected to win the Big Ten, their fans want much, much more.

To accomplish that goal, twelve teams stand in their way. They can’t ask for a better start to the season. The Buckeyes play their first four games – all out of conference games at home. Then they have the Big Ten gauntlet with the toughest battle towards the end – - Ohio State-Iowa tickets should be hot ones!

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Ohio State Buckeyes 2010 Schedule

Sept. 2 Ohio State v. Marshall

Sept. 11 Ohio State v. Miami

Sept. 18 Ohio State v. Ohio

Sept. 25 Ohio State v. Eastern Michigan

Oct. 2 Ohio State at Illinois

Oct. 9 Ohio State v. Indiana

Oct. 16 Ohio State at Wisconsin

Oct. 23 Ohio State v. Purdue

Oct. 30 Ohio State at Minnesota

Nov. 13 Ohio State v. Penn State

Nov. 20 Ohio State at Iowa

Nov. 27 Ohio State v. Michigan

Wrapping up the #3 spot we find Notre Dame Fighting Irish tickets.

Ah yes, the Fighting Irish have one of the most storied traditions in all of football. The team has won the most national championships and produced the most All Americans of any team, however the Irish hasn’t quite lived up to expectations over the last decade.

New coach Brian Kelly and a motivated group of players will try to change that this year. The team has a balanced schedule taking on a number of teams that had losing records last season, however they’re likely to have some feisty battles as well.

Looking to scoop up the hottest Notre Dame Fighting Irish tickets? We’d recommend you check out Notre Dame-Boston College tickets, Notre Dame-Pittsburgh tickets, Notre Dame-Utah tickets and Notre Dame-USC tickets.

2010 Notre Dame Football Schedule

Sept. 4 Notre Dame v. Purdue (HOME)

Sept. 11 Notre Dame v. Michigan (HOME)

Sept. 18 Notre Dame at Michigan State

Sept. 25 Notre Dame v. Stanford (HOME)

Oct. 2 Notre Dame at Boston College

Oct. 9 Notre Dame v. Pittsburgh (HOME)

Oct. 16 Notre Dame v. Western Michigan (HOME)

Oct. 23 Notre Dame at Navy (at Meadowlands – East Rutherford N.J.)

Oct. 30 Notre Dame v. Tulsa (HOME)

Nov. 13 Notre Dame v. Utah (HOME)

Nov. 20 Notre Dame at Army (at Yankee Stadium – Bronx, N.Y.

Nov. 27 Notre Dame at USC

No matter the team’s record, Notre Dame tickets are always in high demand.  Whether you’re Fighting Irish through and through or simply want to see a game in the great South Bend, search FanSnap for great deals on Notre Dame tickets.

Even with a slew of sanctions, a new coach and non-stop off-season controversy, USC Trojans tickets still rank #4 in our countdown of hottest college football tickets. The team may not be able to play in the post-season, but that wont stop them from ruining bowl plans for their opponents.

Lane Kiffin takes over as head coach and will try to help the Trojans bounce back after one of their worst seasons in recent history. Unlike last year, USC wont have to face heavy-weight Ohio State. However they will have an exciting game against Notre Dame at home on Nov. 27. USC will also get a chance to avenge last year’s 47-20 loss to Oregon when they take on the Ducks on Oct. 30. USC-Notre Dame tickets and USC-Oregon tickets are sure to be hot sellers.

The schedule in November includes back to back games against Arizona State at home and Arizona on the road. They will wrap up the season with cross-town rivals UCLA on Dec. 4.

With no bowl game in sight, every regular season game means that much more. The team is ready to put last year behind and prove itself on the field. Still searching for your USC Trojans tickets? Don’t miss out. FanSnap can help you find all of the hottest college football tickets.

USC 2010 Schedule

Sept. 2 USC at Hawai’i

Sept. 11 USC v. Virginia

Sept. 18 USC at Minnesota

Sept. 25 USC at Washington State

Oct. 2 USC v Washington

Oct. 9 USC at Stanford

Oct. 16 USC v California

Oct. 30 USC v Oregon

Nov. 6 USC v Arizona State

Nov. 13 USC at Arizona

Nov. 20 USC at Oregon State

Nov. 27 USC v Notre Dame

Dec. 4 USC at UCLA

At #5, we see yet another SEC team. Despite coming off their worst season since Mark Richt came on board as head coach, Georgia Bulldogs tickets are still some of the hottest college football tickets in the nation.

After last year’s 8-5 season, Richt decided it was time for a change. The Bulldogs start the year with a number of new coordinators, a new quarterback and a new defensive approach. Fans are eager to see what the team will bring and are anxiously awaiting the kickoff of the season.

The team’s out of conference opponents should be games the Bulldogs win easily. However the conference schedule will create some tough match-ups.

Of course with the season only a week away, now’s a great time to snap up Georgia Bulldogs tickets. Looking at the season, can’t miss games include: Georgia-Florida tickets and Georgia-South Carolina tickets.

Georgia Bulldogs 2010 Schedule

9/4 – Georgia v. University of Louisiana-Lafayette

9/11 – Georgia at South Carolina

9/18 – Georgia v. Arkansas

9/25 – Georgia at Mississippi State

10/2 – Georgia at Colorado

10/9 – Georgia v. Tennessee

10/16 – Georgia v. Vanderbilt

10/23 – Georgia at Kentucky

10/30 – Georgia at Florida

11/6 – Georgia v. Idaho State

11/13 – Georgia at Auburn

11/27 – Georgia v. Georgia Tech

Still searching for your Georgia Bulldogs tickets? FanSnap has you covered for those and all of the hottest college football tickets!

Up next on our countdown, Auburn Tigers tickets, the team many are predicting to be the runner up to the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC West.

The Tigers are a team no one wants to face this year. While they lost Ben Tate to the NFL, star recruit Michael Dyer and senior Mario Fannin should be able to team up to give opponents more than they can handle.

This is coach Gene Chizik’s second year and fans have really rallied behind him. In fact, more than 63,000 fans showed up for the annual spring game. Fans are eagerly snapping up their Auburn Tigers tickets and are ready for kickoff!

While a run through the SEC is never something to sneeze at, the Tigers are fortunate to play most of their key games at home. Auburn-Arkansas tickets and Auburn-LSU tickets should both be huge games.

The first snap will be against Arkansas State on Sept. 4 – that’s less than two weeks! Don’t miss your chance to be in the stands. Search for Auburn Tigers tickets with FanSnap!

Auburn Tigers 2010 Schedule

Sept. 4 – Auburn v. Arkansas State

Sept. 9 – Auburn at Mississippi State

Sept. 18 – Auburn v. Clemson

Sept. 25 – Auburn v. South Carolina

Oct. 2 – Auburn v. Louisiana-Monroe

Oct. 9 – Auburn at Kentucky

Oct. 16 – Auburn v. Arkansas

Oct. 23 – Auburn v. LSU

Oct. 30 – Auburn at Mississippi

Nov. 6 – Auburn v. Chattanooga

Nov. 13 – Auburn v. Georgia

Nov. 26 – Auburn at Alabama

LSU Tigers tickets take the 8th spot on our countdown of the hottest college football tickets. LSU fans are incredibly passionate, and with this energy comes high expectations. And let’s just say, last year’s 9-4 season was not what they had in mind.

Ah yes, the fans in Baton Rouge aren’t very happy with the team of late. Just three years removed from a national championship and Les Miles is on the hot seat.

So could this be the year? The SEC West has quickly become one of the toughest divisions in college football. LSU will have their work cut out for them to keep up with the national champion Alabama Crimson Tide as well as up and comers Auburn and Arkansas.

Of course LSU Tigers tickets will still be some of the hottest in the country. They start the season on the road against North Carolina and also face away games at Florida and Auburn. LSU-Arkansas tickets and LSU-Alabama tickets will be popular one as well.

Here’s LSU’s schedule. Less than two weeks until kick-off against the TarHeels. It’s not too late to grab your LSU Tigers tickets.

LSU Tigers 2010 Schedule

9/4 – LSU v. North Carolina

9/11 – LSU at Vanderbilt

9/18 – LSU v. Miss. State

9/25 – LSU v. West Virginia

10/2 – LSU v. Tennessee

10/9 – LSU v. Florida

10/16 – LSU v. McNeese St.

10/23 – LSU at Auburn

11/6 – LSU v. Alabama

11/13 – LSU v. UL-Monroe

11/20 – LSU v. Ole Miss

11/27 – LSU v. Arkansas

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Tennessee Volunteers tickets are the 9th hottest in the nation, showing the confidence fans have in their new coach, Derek Dooley and new quarterback Matt Simms. It’s likely to be a wild ride for the Volunteers. The team is eager to erase the memory of last year’s season-ending loss to Virginia Tech in the bowl game, not to mention an off-season filled with drama.

So what can we expect from Tennessee this year? Any way you slice it, this is a young team. Simms, while a pedigree QB, will be making his first start. Not to mention, half of the 10 players listed on the two-deep offensive line depth chart are freshmen. On the defensive side of the ball, Tennessee has to replace All-Star Eric Berry who was taken early by the Kansas City Chiefs in the draft. They’ve also already suffered some devastating injuries in camp.

The players on the field may be green, but they are hungry and its just this type of group that can rally together and pull an upset if an opponent isn’t ready. Trying to decide which games to get Tennessee Volunteers tickets to? Luckily for fans, the schedule is packed with exciting match-ups.

The Vols host Oregon and Florida in back-to-back weeks during September, followed by an October home game against the BCS national champions. Tennessee-Alabama tickets are sure to be hot, however FanSnap has you covered. We currently show more than 6,000 tickets for the game, starting at $60.

Tennessee Volunteers 2010 Schedule

Sept. 4 Tennessee v. Tenn. Martin

Sept. 11 Tennessee v. Oregon

Sept. 18 Tennessee v. Florida

Sept. 25 Tennessee v. UAB

Oct. 2 Tennessee at LSU

Oct. 9 Tennessee at Georgia

Oct. 23 Tennessee v. Alabama

Oct. 30 Tennessee at South Carolina

Nov. 6 Tennessee at Memphis

Nov. 13 Tennessee v. Mississippi

Nov. 20 Tennessee at Vanderbilt

Nov. 27 Tennessee v. Kentucky

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Last week we shared the Top 25 College FanDemand Rankings, based on college football demand.Over the next couple of weeks we’ll preview each of the top 10 teams, providing everything you need to know about your favorite teams and the must-see games! Starting off, the West Virginia Mountaineers.

West Virginia Mountaineers tickets are ranked #10 on our list, however the team is ranked number #24 in both the USA Today and The Sporting News polls. They return 18 starters including speedy running back Noel Devine. But even with all that talent its going to be a battle in the Big East, with most pundits already awarding the conference title to Pittsburgh.

Since the turn of the century, the West Virginia Mountaineers have been an exciting football team to watch. They have finished in the top 25 6 times since 2000, and have won the Big East in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2007. However, the Mountaineers have some tough match-ups on the schedule, including a Sept 25 visit to Baton Rouge. The game is slated for a 7pm start so you know the Tiger fans are going to be rowdy. West Virginia-LSU tickets are going to be hot ones.

Other key games include West Virginia-UNLV on 10/9; West Virginia-Maryland on 9/18 and West Virginia-Pittsburgh on 11/26. FanSnap currently shows more than 3,000 tickets for the Pitt game, starting at $51.

Get your West Virginia Mountaineers tickets today so you can be in the stands for all the big games!

West Virginia Mountaineers 2010 Schedule

Sept. 4, 2010-West Virginia v Coastal Carolina

Sept. 10, 2010-West Virginia at Marshall

Sept. 18, 2010-West Virginia v Maryland

Sept. 25, 2010-West Virginia at LSU

Oct. 9, 2010-West Virginia v UNLV

Oct. 14, 2010-West Virginia v South Florida

Oct. 23, 2010-West Virginia v Syracuse

Oct. 29, 2010-West Virginia at Connecticut

Nov. 13, 2010-West Virginia v Cincinnati

Nov. 20, 2010-West Virginia at Louisville

Nov. 26, 2010-West Virginia at Pittsburgh

Dec. 4, 2010-West Virginia v Rutgers

Sixteen teams are still dancing on the road to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis — the site of the Final Four round of the 2010 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The 2010 NCAA Tournament has been as exciting as any we can remember and the Regionals haven’t even started yet.  Early exits by Kansas and ‘Nova blew up brackets and shifted ticket searches away from Lawrence, Kansas and Villanova, Pennsylvania. Instead, we’re seeing 10-seed St. Mary’s Gaels fans in Moraga, California and the UNI PantherNation (9 seed) in Northern Iowa searching for NCAA tournament tickets.

While the teams take the NCAA Tournament one game at a time, fans are thinking ahead to the Final Four round and more specifically, Final Four tickets. Fans in Kentucky are conducting searches on FanSnap for “Final Four tickets” more than any other state — Including the host state of Indiana.

Final Four Weekend tickets

April 3 and 5 (Semifinals – Saturday & Championship – Monday)
7,000+ tickets
Lowest price ticket = $318
Average ticket = $675

Knowing the average ticket price can be useful when following trends or to compare one event to another, but fans don’t buy “average tickets” Fans buy those just-right tickets for them. That might mean the first ten rows or it might meant sitting near their friends or it might mean just getting into the event.

Fans searching for NCAA tournament tickets will see FanSnap’s up-to-the-moment summary of the best value tickets at different price points. Of course, fans can still zoom into FanSnap Maps^sm, and search for their own best values. We highlight best values with blue stars.

FanSnap shows fans the best value tickets comparing the prices of comperable tickets and then highlighting the tickets with the lowest price

For example, fans searching for “Final Four tickets” will see average prices by section and the best value ticket for that section. This is the direct result of fans telling us that while searching and comparing tickets from across the web is great and comprehensiveness in important, why not just show me the tickets I might want — the ones that are the best value — and save me the searching.

How does Best Value tickets work?

The average price of Section: Terrance Center 614 is $1,300. We highlight the tickets in that section for $446. That’s 65% below the average price for comparable tickets.

Section: Lodge Corner 416 tickets average $1,084. We show fans the tickets in that section for $578, or 46% less than the average.

Final Four Semifinals tickets

Apr 3 at 5:10PM (Saturday only)
3,000+ tickets
Lowest price ticket = $226
Average ticket = $454

Final Four Championship Game tickets

Apr 5 at 8:00PM (Monday only)
4,000+ tickets
Lowest price ticket = $174
Average ticket = $398

The moment Michigan State upset UConn, local fans starting snapping up tickets for the NCAA Championship Game. The lowest price available to get into the game has more than doubled, to just under $200 (ticket plus commission).  Given that most Spartan fans will be within driving distance of Ford Field, they get to avoid spending their money on hotels and airplanes, which is nice…

A search on FanSnap shows there are still over 2000 tickets available from eleven ticket companies, including Barry’s Tickets, eBay, Golden Tickets, Great Seats, Razorgator, StubHub, TicketNetwork, Ticket Solutions, Ticket Town, Totally Tickets, and TotalTickets.com.

Tickets are available everywhere from the first ten rows courtside to the “nosebleed section.”   I have seen Final Fours in the Alamodome and the Georgia Dome.  Watching the semifinals on TV, which set a record for attendance of over 70,000, it sure looked to me like Ford Field may be the most outstanding big college basketball venue in America.

Bring on Carolina!

Mike

Watching ticket activity around the two hot national events this month – the Final Four and the Masters – reminds me of something I sometimes take for granted. 

My kids have no idea what a tea kettle is.  Or an LP record.  They also have no clue what the words “sold out” mean.

Since the ticket resale market has gone mainstream in the past decade, there is no such thing as “sold out.”  It is possible to get into almost any game or show, no matter how hot.  With tickets, just like any other commodity, demand creates supply.

That’s really the primary difference between the original distribution of tickets (the “primary market”) and the resale market.  There is no such thing as sold out. The other major difference between the two ticket markets is that fans have many choices where to buy from in the resale market, where the original box office ticket distribution is always contracted with a single company.

You choose to go to events.  You can choose your location and how much to spend.  You can choose who to buy from.  Enjoy those choices – and your ability, and right, to choose.

If it’s on your “bucket list,” this year may be a great year to catch the Masters or the Final Four.  Don’t forget that a few years ago this would not have been possible.

Mike

Just two more games until “One Shining Moment.”  What an incredible weekend of play!

The Wildcats and the Spartans obviously didn’t care about selection committee seedings, as two #1′s bit the dust.  This is how championships are supposed to be settled.  Hopefully college football is paying attention.

The Final Four is set, with the semifinals next Saturday Apr 4:

Connecticut vs. Michigan State

North Carolina vs, Villanova

The winners play for the National Championship Monday night, Apr 6.  There are 2600 tickets available, starting at $130*

* Ticket search results as of 4:14PT, price equals ticket price + commission.