ESPN Camera Finds Abella Danger at University of Miami Game and Crowds Go Wild

Abella Danger draws a crowd wherever she goes, including a college football game.

An unexpected crowd shot during ESPN’s broadcast of the Miami Hurricanes’ College Football Playoff game against the Texas A&M Aggies ignited a wave of online reaction Saturday, as viewers quickly identified adult film star and University of Miami student Abella Danger in the stands.

The moment occurred during the third quarter of the game at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. As the camera panned across the crowd, Danger appeared on screen wearing a white crop top, orange skirt, and Miami-themed accessories. What seemed like a routine cutaway quickly turned into a trending topic, with social media users questioning whether ESPN fully realized who it was showing.

“What many people realized was that ESPN seemed not to know what it was broadcasting,” one fan wrote, while another commented, “ESPN is broadcasting Abella Danger in the crowd as if they don’t know what they’re doing.”

Others were more direct in assigning intent.

“There’s no way the cameraman just happened to notice that Abella Danger was in the stands. He knew what he was doing,” one post read.

Similar comments followed in rapid succession, with viewers joking about how quickly she was recognized.

“The speed with which my brother spotted Abella Danger is funny,” another user wrote.

Some reactions emphasized the scale of the broadcast.

“Millions of guys around the country are seeing Abella Danger in College Station,” one commenter said. Another added, “This cameraman definitely has some ulterior motives with filming Abella Danger in the crowd.”

The clip spread widely across X and Instagram, with even viewers watching from hospital beds claiming to have spotted her on screen. Not all reactions were celebratory. Some users criticized ESPN’s decision, calling the shot corny or unnecessary.

Abella Danger, who has been retired from adult films since 2020 and is now a full-time University of Miami student, confirmed her presence at the game through social media.

Video credit: X @Abella_Danger

She documented the day through a series of Instagram Stories that captured both the atmosphere inside the stadium and her emotional investment in the game.

“I have never felt more alive than I do right now,” she said early in the contest. As the game wore on, the strain became evident. “All I have to drink is straight water, and I need to go to the bathroom so bad, but there’s no way that I’m moving.”

The imbalance in the stadium was a recurring theme. “There’s only about 3,000 of us here,” Danger said, referring to Miami fans. “The other 97,000 is all A&M fans. So I’m not stopping.”

Miami ultimately prevailed in a tightly contested game decided late by a touchdown pass, silencing the home crowd. When the final play went Miami’s way, Danger’s reaction was immediate and unfiltered. “I can’t believe it,” she repeated as the reality of the win set in.

"The fact that in my lifetime I got to witness Miami beat A&M on their home turf with 98,000 of their fans and only 2000 something miami fans in attendance is something i will never ever forget 🥺🙌🏼💚🧡" ~Instagram

After the broadcast attention and ensuing commentary, Abella Danger addressed questions about her presence directly on X. “In case you’re wondering why I’m at the Canes game, my Instagram bio is quite informative,” she posted, pointing to her Miami roots and enrollment at the university. Danger has more than 2 million followers on X and over 9 million on Instagram.

The game itself may be remembered for Miami’s road victory in one of college football’s most intimidating venues. For many viewers, however, the afternoon also became a case study in how quickly live television moments can spiral online, especially when a recognizable figure appears unexpectedly on screen. I think many of us still haven't forgotten the Hawk Tuah moment.

Abella Danger may no longer be performing in adult movies, but she'll always hold a place in the hearts of her die-hard fans, even if she has moved on to other adventures.

You can follow her on X at @Abella_Danger.