Robert Morris Football Attendance Records
Tracking the crowd size at sporting events provides a unique window into the popularity and community support of a collegiate program. For Robert Morris football, the attendance records reveal a history of high-energy matchups, particularly during rivalry games and key conference clashes.
From massive turnouts in the early 2010s to consistent support in more recent years, these figures highlight the moments when the community rallied most strongly behind the team.
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Key Facts
- The all-time attendance record was set on October 8, 2011, with 4,384 spectators.
- The highest attendance occurred during a dominant 45-14 victory over Saint Francis.
- Duquesne is one of the most frequent opponents appearing in the top 20 attendance lists.
- The top five highest-attended games all exceeded 3,500 spectators.
Analyzing the Top Attendance Milestones
The peak of Robert Morris football attendance occurred in 2011. The record-breaking game on October 8 saw 4,384 fans witness a decisive win against Saint Francis. This era marked a period of significant interest in the program, with several other games during the mid-to-late 2000s and early 2010s drawing crowds of over 3,000 people.
Rivalries often drive these numbers. For instance, matchups against Duquesne frequently appear in the rankings, such as the October 11, 2008, game which drew 3,942 fans, and the October 14, 2017, contest with 3,057 attendees.
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Attendance Trends and Game Outcomes
Interestingly, high attendance does not always correlate with a victory. While the record-setting game was a win, other high-attendance events resulted in losses, such as the October 1, 2005, game against Saint Francis (3,784 fans) and the September 9, 2006, game against Duquesne (3,246 fans).
| Rank | Attendance | Date | Game Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4,384 | October 8, 2011 | Robert Morris 45, Saint Francis 14 |
| 2 | 3,942 | October 11, 2008 | Robert Morris 34, Duquesne 27 |
| 3 | 3,784 | October 1, 2005 | Robert Morris 28, Saint Francis 35 |
| 4 | 3,516 | September 17, 2005 | Robert Morris 49, Butler 13 |
| 5 | 3,524 | September 29, 2012 | Robert Morris 31, Lafayette 28 |
| 6 | 3,246 | September 9, 2006 | Robert Morris 7, Duquesne 27 |
| 7 | 3,078 | October 16, 2010 | Robert Morris 38, Albany 0 |
| 8 | 3,057 | October 14, 2017 | Robert Morris 14, Duquesne 51 |
| 9 | 2,895 | October 6, 2007 | Robert Morris 13, Wagner 20 |
| 10 | 2,893 | October 19, 2012 | Robert Morris 20, Duquesne 21 |
| 10 | 2,893 | September 18, 2010 | Robert Morris 30, Liberty 23 |
| 12 | 2,874 | October 30, 2010 | Robert Morris 38, Duquesne 0 |
| 13 | 2,843 | October 14, 2006 | Robert Morris 23, Central Connecticut State 17 |
| 14 | 2,809 | August 28, 2014 | Robert Morris 10, Eastern Kentucky 29 |
| 15 | 2,789 | November 6, 2010 | Robert Morris 42, Central Connecticut State 24 |
| 16 | 2,634 | September 16, 2017 | Robert Morris 23, VMI 0 |
| 17 | 2,533 | September 14, 2019 | Robert Morris 31, Dayton 34 |
| 18 | 2,514 | September 25, 2021 | Robert Morris 22, Howard 16 |
| 19 | 2,455 | September 19, 2009 | Robert Morris 14, Dayton 21 |
| 20 | 2,357 | September 10, 2016 | Robert Morris 7, Alderson Broaddus 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest attendance ever recorded for a Robert Morris game?
The highest attendance was 4,384 fans, recorded on October 8, 2011, during a game against Saint Francis.
Which opponent appears most frequently in the top attendance records?
Duquesne appears most frequently in the top 20, with five separate entries including the second-highest attendance of 3,942.
Did Robert Morris win their highest-attended game?
Yes, Robert Morris won their record-setting game against Saint Francis with a score of 45-14.
When was the most recent game to enter the top 20 attendance list?
The most recent game in the top 20 took place on September 25, 2021, against Howard, with 2,514 attendees.
What was the result of the game with the 4th highest attendance?
The game on September 17, 2005, which drew 3,516 fans, resulted in a 49-13 victory for Robert Morris over Butler.