We asked AI what the average Big Ten football fan looks like

We asked AI to generate what the average fan from each Big Ten football team looked like

We’re only a few weeks away from the kickoff to the 2023 college football season! In the spirit of the season, we asked AI what the average fan from each Big Ten college looks like. The results are… not exactly what we expected. Let’s take a look:

Disclaimer: These images were generated by AI using the phrase “average [Big 10 school name] football fan at a game.” They showcase stereotypes, biases and underrepresentation that exists within the latest version of AI models. They are not associated with the opinions of Futurety.

Ohio State Buckeyes

We asked AI for the average Ohio State Buckeyes fan at a game.

Zombies are also The Ohio State University football fans! Who knew?

Illinois Fighting Illini

We asked AI for the average Illinois Fighting Illini fan at a game.

Is that Bert Kreischer?

Indiana Hoosiers

We asked AI for the average Indiana Hoosiers fan at a game.

The picture in the bottom right perfectly depicts everyone’s confusion about what exactly a “Hoosier” is.

Iowa Hawkeyes

We asked AI for the average Iowa Hawkeyes fan at a game.

AI thinks Hawkeye fans are usually happy and cheerful. At least until they rewatch the 2002 Iowa State game again (we see you, guy in the bottom left photo).

Maryland Terrapins

We asked AI for the average Maryland Terrapins fan at a game.

Apparently, Terrapin fans are the most authentic.

Michigan State Spartans

We asked AI for the average Michigan State Spartans fan at a game.

Bert Krescher again??

Michigan Wolverines

We asked AI for the average Michigan Wolverines fan at a game.

As an Ohio State alum writing this, I won’t be mean.

But why do most of these depictions look like they live in the woods and only appear for football games? Asking for a friend.

Minnesota Golden Gophers

We asked AI for the average Minnesota Golden Gophers fan at a game.

No fair! Is Santa Claus a Golden Gophers fan?

Nebraska Cornhuskers

We asked AI for the average Nebraska Cornhuskers fan at a game.

We’re not sure why they’re so surprised, but we’re guessing it’s because the guy in the bottom left photo has a shirt that also holds his drink can. Neat!

Northwestern Wildcats

We asked AI for the average Northwestern Wildcats fan at a game.

We are going to guess someone told the guy in the top right photo to do his best Bill Belichick impression.

Penn State Nittany Lions

We asked AI for the average Penn State Nittany Lions fan at a game.

Having a lion as a mascot is already cool. But a lion wearing sunglasses? That’s a game changer.

Purdue Boilermakers

We asked AI for the average Purdue Boilermakers fan at a game.

I think this is the face every Purdue Boilermakers fan made when Rutgers Scarlet Knights beat them in 2017 and 2020.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

We asked AI for the average Rutgers Scarlet Knights fan at a game.

I think this is the face every Rutgers Scarlet Knights fan made when they beat the Purdue Boilermakers in 2017 and 2020.

Wisconsin Badgers

We asked AI for the average Wisconsin Badgers fan at a game.

They may look cute and cuddly, but I wouldn’t want to go toe-to-toe (toe-to-paw?) with the Wisconsin Badgers fan in the bottom left corner.

Oregon Ducks

We asked AI for the average Oregon Ducks fan at a game.

Yes, yes. We know Oregon and Washington are not coming to the Big Ten until 2024, but we’re including them anyway. What are you going to do about it?

Quack quack!

Washington Huskies

We asked AI for the average Washington Huskies fan at a game.

Seeing as they are huskies, you can hear the adorable screams – not barks – coming from these photos.