Game On! This Fall’s Seven Best College Halftime Performances

By Caprece Cotton-Sturdivant

When it comes to halftime shows, college football has them locked. The level of creativity on the gridiron makes me want to dust off the old flute, but I’ll stick to clapping along. Every year university band directors continue to step up their game, combining themes, choreography, and the musical talents of their students to create show-stopping performances. Recently Ohio State University, which is home to one of the premier bands, did an amazing tribute to the television classics.

Here are seven college halftime performances that will have you dancing in the end zone …

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Ohio State University’s Homage to Classic Rock

Ohio State University is widely known for their intricate halftime shows and this one did not disappoint. Not only did they play a montage of rock classics, they also did amazing formations. Hot!

University of Southern California and Jason Derulo Perform “Trumpets”

USC pulled out the star power for their halftime show, performing the hit song “Trumpets” alongside pop star Jason Derulo.

Ohio State University Michael Jackson Halftime Show

Once again OSU outdoes themselves with an outstanding tribute to the King of Pop.

Southern University Marching Band Halftime Show

The formations alone are enough to get you pumped, but the female dancers are amazing!!

Ohio University Gangnam Style

Not to be outdone by the better known OSU, Ohio University gets funky for halftime, “Gangnam Style.”

University of Michigan Marching Band performs “Beyoncé”

One of my favorite performances so far, the Michigan marching band performs and a melody of Beyoncé tunes proving that not only can they put a ring on it, but a cymbal too.

Grambling Marching Out of the Stadium

You know you’re a force to be reckoned with when you can make walking out of the stadium look good. Grambling knows how to leave them wanting more.

Caprece Cotton-Sturdivant is a writer and mommy, who loves to share comedic tales of what she’s learned so far about being a mom. She resides in New York City with her husband and daughter who are her inspirations. Read more from Cotton-Sturdivant at Mommie Knows Fresh.