Even distance can't keep some fans from showing their passionate support of Auburn football in person.
That was the case for Sue and Wade Sadler of Guntersville, Alabama, who made the trip despite the 659 miles standing between them and Manhattan, Kansas.
"We came in our truck full of our of Auburn gear, bringing all of it from North Alabama," Sue Sadler said. "We took it all to Jackson Hole [Wyoming] and now we're back."
The Sadlers made the trip as a part of a vacation, which began with a two day trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming and is now ending in Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
The couple aren't the only staying in Kansas, either.
"The hotel last night in Topeka was full of Auburn people," Sue Sadler said. "That was really cool to see."
Traveling into hostile territory can be hazardous for college football fans, especially those rooting for highly ranked teams such as Auburn.
But according to Wade, the locals have been more than friendly.
"This guy next door to us at the tailgate welcomed us into town," Wade Sadler said. "He kind of gave us the ground rules of what we can and can't do so it's been good so far."
The Sadlers will make the 12-hour return trip tomorrow morning, but for now they're content to soak in this unique college football environment with other fans who've made the trip.
"It'll be interesting tonight to see how much orange has shown up, because we've seen a lot," Wade Sadler said.
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