So, why the new found interest in college football?
Maybe she read "His Needs, Her Needs" or "5LLs." Maybe she has seen you model loving behavior. Maybe it's her way of trying to make up without talking about it. Who knows. But what we know is that it is goodness. You want more of it? Acknowledge it to her. Let her know you appreciate it. Notice her. Reinforce and validate her loving behavior towards you. Instead of first thinking (WTF, who is this?) think wow, you are a special woman.
I predict you will have some cake soon.
Cheers
M22,H45,W45 S21/18D12 Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties and at the same time confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.