Sports Poll News

Friday, April 24, 2026

Seton Hall Sports Poll Celebrates 20 Years

The Seton Hall Sports Poll is celebrating its 20th anniversary, marking two decades since its first press release was published February 7, 2006.

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

ESPN’s President of Content Offers Advice for Students

At a recent event, Burke Magnus spoke on ESPN’s recent deals with the WWE and NFL Network, and the importance of being open to opportunity.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Burke Magnus, President of ESPN Content, to Visit Seton Hall

Join Burke Magnus, president of ESPN Content, for a one-on-one fireside chat with the Stillman School's Center for Sport Management.

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Sports Poll on Olympics Featured in U.S. News, PR News, More

The most recent Sports Poll gauged the pulse of the nation on the 2024 Summer Olympics and was featured in U.S. News & World Report, PR NEWS, the Legal Sports Report, MaineBiz, Gaming Today and more.

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Poll Finds High Interest for 2024 Summer Olympic Games

One month out, opening ceremonies in Paris, already are attracting unprecedented interest. The Eiffel Tower will serve as a backdrop as teams are introduced on boats cruising down the Seine River.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Poll Finds Strong Interest for NFL Draft and Spring Football

The Seton Hall Sports Poll found 35 percent of Americans said they would watch the NFL Draft, 20 percent saying they would attend "Watch Parties"; fans strongly support spring football.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Poll on Caitlin Clark in USA Today, Forbes, Chronical, More

Findings from the most recent Seton Hall Sports Poll were featured in media across the country, including USA Today, The Chronicle of Higher Ed, Forbes, ESPN, SBJ and more than 50 local TV stations.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Caitlin Clark, Most Popular College Basketball Player in U.S

The Seton Hall Sports Poll found that Caitlin Clark is the best known college basketball player (male or female) in America and the women’s tournament is likely to break viewer records.

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Sports Poll Finds Slowed Growth for Sports Betting

The Seton Hall Sports Poll showed slowed growth for sports betting and a rising distaste for sports betting advertisements, which 45% of Americans say should be the subject of a federal ban.

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Was NFL Game Streamed on Peacock Wise Gamble? Fans Say Yes

Among self-described sports fans, the Seton Hall Sports Poll found that 42 percent said they watched the game – 48 percent of those who watched did not have a subscription to Peacock before the game.

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Sports Poll on Super Bowl Featured in Media Across US

Findings from the Sports Poll were featured by more than 135 NPR stations and on BBC, AOL, ESPN, The Athletic, Yahoo, PR NEWS, Forbes, Business Insider, Sports Business Journal, Daily Mail and more.

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Number Planning to Watch Super Bowl Up – Taylor Swift?

The latest Sports Poll found that 41% of 18-34 year-olds say Taylor Swift’s presence is Influencing the decision to watch; nearly 3/4 say they pay more attention to Super Bowl commercials - and more.

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Sports Poll, Prof Dan Ladik, Featured in Wall St. Journal

The Seton Hall Sports Poll and Marketing Professor Daniel Ladik, the poll’s chief methodologist, were featured in a Wall Street Journal article on student-athlete pay.

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Monday, July 24, 2023

Sports Poll on Women's World Cup

The Seton Hall Sports Poll found that 30 percent of Americans surveyed will watch or follow FIFA’s 32-nation soccer tournament – a number that grows to 46 percent among sports fans.

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Sports Poll on MLB Rule Changes Featured in Forbes, The Athletic and FiveThirtyEight

Findings from the most recent Seton Hall Sports Poll on the new Major League Baseball season and its historic rule changes were featured in Forbes, The Athletic and FiveThirtyEight.

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Poll Shows Enthusiasm for ’23 MLB Season, Aided in Part by Pitch Clock and Shorter Games; MLB fans favor Pitch Clock by more than 4 to 1.

The Seton Hall Sports Poll found an increase in enthusiasm for the 2023 MLB Season, with baseball fans favoring the new Pitch Clock by more than 4 to 1.

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

More Than Half of Americans Say ‘Yes’ to Student-Athletes Payments for Revenue Generating Sports; Number Rises to 62 Percent for Sports Fans

The Seton Hall Sports Poll found that more than half of Americans say ‘yes’ to payments for student-athletes in revenue generating Sports; number rises to 62 percent for sports fans.

Thursday, March 16, 2023

March Madness Goes Digital: Number Watching on Phone/Laptop Nearly Doubles; Half Who Watch Will Engage with Social Media, More Than a Third Will Bet

The Seton Hall Sports Poll found that the number watching on phone/laptop nearly doubled; half who watch will engage with social media, more than a third will bet and....

Monday, March 13, 2023

Gallery Space in the New University Center Shows Off Student Work

Christopher Aurillo, has curated a collection of student works for display in the O’Brien Family Gallery within the new University Center.

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Friday, March 10, 2023

Seton Hall Sports Poll Featured by 538, ESPN, SBJ, PR News, Deadspin and More

Findings from the Poll were featured and cited by 538, PR News, ESPN, the Sports Business Journal, Bloomberg News, The Record (also published to Yahoo Sports), Deadspin, NJ-ROI and more.

Friday, March 3, 2023

Poll: More Than 50 Percent of U.S. Say Sports Betting Should Be Legal

The Seton Hall Sports Poll queried the public on sports betting and its advertisements.

Monday, February 6, 2023

Covid Over? Americans Planning to Watch Super Bowl with Others Up 84%

The Sports Poll found that the number of Americans planning to watch the Super Bowl with others from outside their household is up 84%; gambling on the game up 32%, and more.

Friday, December 2, 2022

Sports Poll on World Cup Featured in Axios and by Journalist Grant Wahl

Findings from the most recent Seton Hall Sports Poll were featured by Axios and by Grant Wahl, the leading soccer journalist in North America.

Friday, November 4, 2022

Public Says LIV Has Diminished PGA and Pro Golf; By More than 2 to 1 Margin, Say LIV Is Saudi ‘Sportswashing’

In a new national poll, the public said that LIV has diminished PGA and pro golf and, by more than a 2 to 1 margin, said LIV is Saudi 'sportswashing.'

Friday, October 21, 2022

American Public Favors Code of Cond

The Poll found that a majority of fans say $10 million fine and one year suspension “strong enough” for Phoenix Suns own

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Sports Poll on Aaron Judge Featured

The Seton Hall Sports Poll on Yankee slugger Aaron Judge and the single season home run record was featured by ESPN, USA

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Sports Poll Featured by International Business Times, Sports Business Journal, The Athletic, Grant Wahl, Darren Rovell and More

The Seton Hall Sports Poll was featured by the International Business Times, Sports Business Journal, The Athletic, Grant Wahl, Darren Rovell and More.

Tuesday, June 14, 2022