A Fox News Outkick opinion column marks the first full Saturday of the American college football season, framing it as a celebration of the United States and its traditions. The writer, a University of Wisconsin graduate and Badgers fan, argues that college football uniquely unites Americans across generations through family loyalty to particular teams, setting it apart from professional leagues such as the NFL.

The piece is written in a tongue-in-cheek, patriotic tone, listing college football alongside other things the author considers distinctly American, including the Second Amendment, the military and cheap beer. It notes that fans nationwide will gather at tailgates, bars and homes to support their teams, contrasting this with how "the rest of the world" spends its time, and ends with the author's hope for a strong showing from the Wisconsin Badgers.