Florida fan Peyton Blomquist goes viral after 'work the cut' clip

Peyton Blomquist, a Florida Gators fan, has emerged as a viral internet star after being captured on camera during a fourth-quarter moment in a 10-point victory over Ole Miss at The Swamp in Gainesville. The clip, which showed Blomquist "working the cut," gained widespread attention following the game, where Florida defeated the then-ranked No. 4 Ole Miss team.

Blomquist's social media presence surged rapidly in the aftermath of the broadcast. Her Instagram following jumped from fewer than 10,000 to more than 36,000 shortly after the game. In a subsequent post, she acknowledged her viral moment with the caption "Work the cut," directly referencing the action that drew attention to her in the crowd.

The incident follows a similar occurrence involving an Ole Miss fan named Sara Smith, who also gained viral fame during an earlier game this season. Blomquist has not yet decided to provide play-by-play commentary for her favorites, distinguishing her current response from other viral sports fans. The rapid growth in her followers has reportedly cluttered her direct messages, mirroring the experience of Smith.

The development highlights how crowd shots have become a significant component of the modern college football experience. While not every moment yields a viral star, instances like Blomquist's and Smith's demonstrate the potential for spontaneous fan actions to generate significant online attention. Previous examples cited include Jenn Sterger and Katherine Webb, who also found fame through crowd moments during games.

Crowd shots are viewed as an integral part of the broadcast. Such moments, while unpredictable, contribute to the entertainment value of the sport, allowing for unexpected narratives to emerge from standard fan behaviors like cutting through the crowd to get a better view or position.