re: Check in if you got a degree from the school you’re a fan of: no Bama fans ITT

No, I don't have a degree from LSU. But I grew up in BR cheering for the Tigers. That qualifies me as a fan. I attended LSU for 3 semesters and transferred and graduated from SLU. I cheer for them too (at least when they are not playing LSU). I also have a Masters degree from USM. I cheer for them too (at least when they are not playing LSU). I worked on a Phd at Auburn and my wife graduated from there with her Masters. My daughter will graduate this semester from Auburn. I cheer for them too (at least when they are not playing LSU).

You can be an honest fan without a degree. You just need some association other than "they win a lot and I want to cheer for a winner so I will cheer for them until they stop winning a lot". I see that a lot living in Alabama.
Speaking of living in Alabama, as an LSU and an Auburn fan, this football season was glorious.