Best College Football Stadiums

[SNAFU]

6. Neyland Stadium, Tennessee​

Capacity:
101,915
Opened:
1921
Neyland is my Roman Empire. I’ve never been to the Coliseum in Rome, or what’s left of it, but being inside Tennessee’s century-old stadium makes me feel like that’s what it would have been like. Massive, circular and enclosed, creating a visual that’s both intimidating and beautiful.

Then-Georgia guard Tate Ratledge said a couple of years ago that Neyland was the best stadium in the SEC because of its design. Three levels on top of each other in an uninterrupted circle. The SEC has many great atmospheres because, hello, it’s the SEC. But as far as a pure venue to be inside and see a game — whether it was big-time football or a chariot race — give me Neyland. — Seth Emerson

1.Tiger-LSU
2. Notre Dame
3. Beaver- Penn State
4. OSU
5. Michigan

 

[VFL9798]

Ohio State and Michigan were electric environments, up there with Neyland. granted when I went they were playing G5 opponents and both were season openers so I think the fans were just happy to be back in the stadium. Can’t imagine what those environments are like for big games. The big house was unique because most the lower bowl was built underground so you’re walking up a hill after you enter the gate.

 

[05_never_again]

Ohio State and Michigan were electric environments, up there with Neyland. granted when I went they were playing G5 opponents and both were season openers so I think the fans were just happy to be back in the stadium. Can’t imagine what those environments are like for big games. The big house was unique because most the lower bowl was built underground so you’re walking up a hill after you enter the gate.

I've never been to a game at Michigan Stadium but have been to Ann Arbor and seen it from the outside. When you walk up to the gate, what you're seeing are the nosebleeds at the very top of the stadium. It was very interesting. I've heard it doesn't hold sound that well because the bleachers aren't very steep or tiered.