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this is me to a tee. that Boise game was a great game to watch in person. most UCF students tend to be from south florida. Almost every friend i talk Canes football with today, were guys I originally met at UCF.It's 60K number of students per every school year...that's one major growing future alumni base.
I grew up in South Florida not having an allegiance and in 1979, I attended my first UM game and it was hook, line and sinker. Never once waning my Fandome. I graduated from UCF. One of my kids is there today, graduating with a Finance degree in the Spring. I think you will have more and more of this over time. ****, when I first arrived at UCF, I met so many guys that were UM fans and who grew up in Central Florida. I was shocked assuming just about all were Gaytor fans. Some of you might be surprised at the Cane fanbase in the Orlando area. It's a good size.
To this day, my allegiance is with UM. If UM/UCF play one another, it will be UM. Have season tix to both programs as I care to contribute to two programs that has given me much joy and countless memories over decades(one much more than the other). I try to make 2-3 games each season. Was at the Boise game last week, App St game tonight and will be at the MSU game next Saturday. Not bad way to kick off CFB 2021!
Just my .02 but I do think there's a mix of Canes/UCF fans intertwined. And its not necessarily a bad thing...
As far as actual people from Orlando, its def still 90% FSU/UF though.