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The original was posted on /r/cfb by /u/DelusionalOne2001 on 2025-06-02 21:24:04+00:00.
Edit: answer. Doesn’t appear there was any sort of rule change but the number of non-band members on the sideline has increased so much over the years it has forced bands up into the stands. also weirdly seems that this was never a thing in the SEC
I was just watching some old highlights from the 90s and 00s and i noticed in lot of the footage that the bands (including the home team) were often situated on the side of the field, but nowadays I never see that. Does anyone know why that is? I like the feel of those old games better. more fans in the stadium and a crowded towards the field effect. touchdown celebrations went so much harder and felt more hype.