What better time than July 4 to celebrate the long, rich and, yes, weird marriage between college football and food? From tailgating to meals at recruits' houses, food is a part of the sport's DNA. In honor of that tradition and the kickoff of summer picnics and BBQ season, we're taking a look at just a few of the many food-related stories dotting the CFB landscape.
College football fans are an inventive bunch as it is. Throw in some cake batter and graham crackers, and that fandom can really get bonkers.
Here's a look at just six of the many, many ways that college football die-hards have expressed their love through desserts.