A Florida State University student, Camille Sonalia, recently experienced an unexpected surge in online attention after being featured on the ESPN broadcast during the SMU-Florida State game on September 8, 2026. The clip, which showed Sonalia and a companion as the Mustangs held a slim lead over the Seminoles late in the first quarter, was reshared by Sonalia on TikTok with the caption, "Is this my big break" and "Are we famous now."
Many viewers interpreted Sonalia's gaze toward the scoreboard as a look of affection directed at her companion, leading to numerous comments speculating that the pair were a couple or on a date. "Literally saw you and said, ‘the way she looks at him is everything’ xo another tally girl that also looks at my man like that," one commenter wrote.
Sonalia clarified the nature of her relationship with her companion in response to the widespread speculation, stating, "I’m obsessed with him he’s my bff!!!" She also indicated her amusement by liking comments that suggested they were on a date. Some social media users quipped that she had placed him in the "friend zone."
This incident follows another viral moment from the opening weekend of the 2026 college football season. Sara Smith gained internet fame after being shown on camera during Ole Miss's victory over Louisville in the Music City Kickoff. A clip captured Smith appearing worried during a crucial moment in the third quarter, with her phone in hand and hands on her head. She later shared some of the more unusual direct messages she received online, which included men detailing their height and professions.