Union Jack Classic fails to spark on the pitch but electric atmosphere fires up Wembley
Summary
The Union Jack Classic was a college football game held at Wembley Stadium between the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Kansas Jayhawks. The game was slow and not very exciting, but the marching bands and crowd created a lively atmosphere. Arizona State won the game 24-17.Key Facts
- The game was the first US college football match in Britain in nearly 40 years.
- The Arizona State Sun Devils defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 24-17.
- The match lasted three hours and 37 minutes but was not very exciting.
- The marching bands from both teams played popular songs and kept fans entertained.
- Key moments leading to Arizona State’s lead included a short punt, a 25-yard touchdown, a 100-yard kickoff return, and a 77-yard fumble return.
- Attendance was 46,532, below the promised 60,000 crowd.
- The game aimed to boost the Big 12 college football conference’s popularity in Europe.
- Organizers plan to use such events to increase international exposure and attract students.
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