Neyland Stadium
University of Tennessee

Arguably the best college football stadium in the nation is in Knoxville, Tenn. Built in 1921, Neyland Stadium hosts more than 100,000 screaming fans. Located next to the Tennessee River, the stadium hosts tailgaters who arrive via boat hours before game time to “prepare” for chaos inside the massive structure. The checkered end zones and passionate fans who form a sea of orange create an atmosphere rivaled by only a handful of top programs across the country. Tennessee fans sing “Rocky Top” repeatedly during the two-and-a-half-hour spectacle.

Notre Dame Stadium
Notre Dame

Notre Dame Stadium has been a staple of college football since its creation in 1930. Even after major renovations, the stadium has not lost its historical feel. Notre Dame is home to the Four Horsemen and 11 national championship teams. Notre Dame Stadium has sold out every game but one dating back to 1964, so if you’re expecting to hop online to find tickets for a home game, think again. With 80,000 fans roaring in unison and singing, “Hail, Hail to Old Notre Dame,” the stadium exudes the ultimate sense of pride and tradition.

Tiger Stadium
Louisiana State University

Tiger stadium is home to the LSU tigers and 90,000 fans from the Deep South. The stadium is an architectural masterpiece that resembles a Roman coliseum. The weather is steamy and the energy is intense when the Tigers take the field—a liveliness that carries throughout the game. In 1988, the fans were so loud after a touchdown, they caused an earth tremor that was registered on a seismographic meter in the geology department of the school. The nickname “Death Valley” was appropriately given to the stadium.

Michigan Stadium
University of Michigan

Built in 1927, Michigan Stadium has undergone a variety of renovations to maintain maximum capacity for its football following. The Big House is the largest football stadium in the country, seating 107,000 rabid fans. With the most Division I victories and 11 national championships, Michigan fans are a proud group, and rightfully so. On Saturdays, the Big House is a swarm of blue and maize, and the fans’ rendition of “Hail to the Victors” can be deafening. Varsity Plaza in Ann Arbor comes alive on game day, and the pregame festivities are remarkable.