With college football right around the corner, the struggle of being a girl who likes football is increasing. I’ve grown up with a love of football, but being a girl always made it a tad bit harder to actually like it. Here are nine of those struggles:

1. People think you don’t know anything about the sport

I’m sure it's just because I am a girl, but it seems like people always think I know nothing about the sport. They are shocked to find out that I actually do! I know about the game and no, I don’t have to Google everything.

2. People look at you funny when you actually watch the game

Going to a live game or the bar to watch a game is seriously the best! But the looks you get when you actually want to watch the game are insane. I didn’t come here to chitchat. I came to watch the game, scream, yell and cheer on my team. Deal with it!

3. What the heck do I wear

Okay, so this might be the most girly struggle on the list but lets be honest, it’s a real one! Yes, I want to watch the game, but I still want to look cute! Finding an outfit for a game is always a struggle. I need to look cute and put together but not too done up.

4. Guys can be intimidated/Confused

Now I’m not saying all guys, but there are some that are just not going to understand that you know the game. Or there will be the ones who think it's unattractive--avoid those ones!

5. You must just be trying to get them to like you

Again, I’m not saying this is an every guy type of thing, but you’re going to run into those guys who think that you are only “acting” like you like the game so they will like you. News flash: I really like this sport and don’t want your number.

6. You get weird looks when you cheer

Even better than the looks you get when you watch the game are the looks you get when you actually cheer.

7. You spend the entire game explaining the game to your clueless friends

We all have those friends who don’t understand the game but really want to go. Sadly we spend the whole game trying to explain it to them.

8. Your roommates get upset when you hog the TV on the weekends and Monday night

Sorry, but its football, and I’m not going to be moving from the couch.

9. Going to games for your friends is a social outing, but it's serious time for you

Yes, I want to drink a beer and have fun, but once kick-off happens I’m watching the game and that’s that!

Football isn't just a game, its a way of life...