Heck I've been priced out of attending regular home games against Sun Belt opponents. Most folks just simply can't afford this nonsense, and given the choice (since we do this every year), they are going to pick waiting to go to the USC game next year. Wisconsin fans made their choice to go last year to see the Badgers play LSU.
I get it. The schools will make money whether the stadium is empty or full. And that's all it is about, well I'm sure recruiting exposure doesn't hurt either. Yes, it is what it is, and I'll watch and enjoy the game. But seeing someone like Wisconsin run out onto the field at Bryant-Denny, or seeing Alabama play in Madison, would be far more intriguing.
Edited to add: Also, I saw where LSU was going to have a halftime show for a couple of games this year, a la a Super Bowl halftime show. No bands. They're killing the college football I know and love.