Fairfield Marriott & Jesse Palmer Seek Top College Football Fans

Fairfield Teams Up with Jesse Palmer to Find Biggest Football Fans

Few moments in sports ignite passion, pride, and pageantry like an NCAA Football game. Fans go to incredible lengths every week to help give their team the Home Field Advantage. However, the most dedicated fans know that creating the Home Field Advantage runs deeper than just being inside the stadium. That is why Fairfield by Marriott, the official hotel partner of the NCAA and part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 brands, is celebrating college football fandom this season by honouring those very fans whose fierce support for their teams, no matter where they are, is more than a pastime – it's a way of life. 

Fairfield by Marriott has partnered with former NCAA star quarterback Jesse Palmer to introduce The Home Field Advantage Contest, a nationwide search to recognize America’s most devoted college football fans. Have you ever driven through the night just to make sure you don't miss a kickoff? Have you worn the same t-shirt on every game day for the past 20 years? Share with Fairfield and Jesse the extent to which you've gone for your team, and you could win the ultimate game day experience at your team’s stadium, including flights, game tickets, exclusive access, and more!

Fairfield by Marriott offers comfortable guest spaces, thoughtful amenities, and over 1,100 locations nationwide, making it the ideal home base for travelling sports fans, college students, alumni, and the entire tailgate squad. Fairfield provides a seamless and stress-free stay to help fuel fandom at the biggest campuses and football stadiums across the country, including the University of Georgia, the University of Tennessee, the University of Texas, the University of Oregon, and more.

“There is nothing like the feeling of the home crowd roar. I’ve experienced it as a player on the field and from the broadcast booth; the passion from fans truly makes a difference when the game is on the line,” said Jesse Palmer, former NCAA college football quarterback. “That is why I’m teaming up with Fairfield by Marriott to reward the most passionate college football fans with the opportunity to show up for their teams and be part of the home-field advantage on game day.”

Fans from all 50 United States and DC are invited to enter the Home Field Advantage contest by submitting a compelling video or a written entry along with a photo. They should explain their dedication to supporting their team and showcasing their pride. Submissions will be accepted until Friday, November 8, at FairfieldFans.com.

In addition to forever bragging rights, ten (10) winning fans (as broken out in the rules) will be rewarded with unforgettable game day trips, which could include:

• Roundtrip air transportation from anywhere in the 50 United States/DC
• Two-night hotel accommodations at a nearby Fairfield by Marriott hotel
• Game-day tickets for two
• Additional school-specific VIP experiences, such as the Pre-Game Dawg Walk Tour at University of Georgia, at select universities

“We know that College Football fans will do just about anything for their teams, and we want to celebrate the passion and traditions that make the Home Field Advantage strong, whether they are cheering from near or far,” said Brian Povinelli, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Marketing and Brand at Marriott International. “Sometimes even the biggest fans don’t have the opportunity to travel to attend home games, so we want to ensure the loudest and proudest college football fans can bring the hype to their favourite team on their home turf.”

Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s group of over 30 brands, offers game day experiences for winners of The Home Field Advantage contest. Additionally, the hotel provides Marriott Bonvoy Moments experiences at major NCAA football games throughout the season. Fans can bid their points for these experiences at Moments.Marriott.com.

Marriott Bonvoy has recently extended its partnership with Learfield, a media and technology company that supports college athletics. This renewal will help to further develop its NCAA school partnerships. The new additions to the roster include the University of Tennessee, the University of Texas, and the University of Oregon. These universities join existing partners such as the University of California, University of Colorado Boulder, Duke University, University of Georgia, University of North Carolina, University of Connecticut, University of Memphis, and Texas Tech University.