Options for people with other religious convictions could be that they may gather with fellow believers or pray by themselves. By fellow believers I mean religious affiliates inside the team. Coaches and even players, are particular about staying together as a team before the game, so no family members. Religious leaders are welcome just as a priest is at the beginning of every Notre Dame game. There simply is no pleasing some people however.
Some people contend that praying before a sporting event is ludicrous.
Some people would say that one shouldn't pray for strength or protection during a sporting event but instead ask for the relief of millions of starving children worldwide and other such causes. He can see that a poor starving family in Rwanda receives nourishment for the night and at the same time can make sure little Tommy doesn't break his leg on a 32 belly option. After hearing this, some may ask if God is punishing us by allowing for little Tommy's leg to break. We as believers should take faith in that God is omnicient. He can be at the sidelines of a GSU football game and at the same time can be the healing of a wounded soldier.