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Ranking the 10 biggest college football stadiums by seating capacity

By Dante Pryor

ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 21: The Georgia Bulldogs take the field against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during a game between Notre Dame Fighting Irish and University of Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images).
ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 21: The Georgia Bulldogs take the field against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during a game between Notre Dame Fighting Irish and University of Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images). /
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6. Tiger Stadium – Home of the LSU Tigers – 102,321

The SEC theme continues with LSU’s Tiger Stadium affectionately known as Death Valley. Their capacity which easily exceeds 100,000 makes them the third-largest stadium in the SEC, the sixth-largest in the NCAA, and the sixth-largest outdoor stadium in the world.

Tiger Stadium’s size has increased almost 10-fold since it opened in 1924 with a seating capacity of 12,000. Its size and construction make it a nightmare for opposing teams, especially at night. Legendary Alabama head coach Paul “Bear” Bryant said of Tiger’s Stadium, “It’s like being inside a drum.”

In 2009, ESPN rated Tiger Stadium both the loudest and scariest place to play.  Along with their raucous crowds in their sea of purple and yellow, Tiger Stadium also has some unique features. Until the 1980s, there were dorm rooms built onto the stadium. LSU is one of the few teams that still use the old H-shaped goalposts.

The coolest unique feature of Tiger Stadium is its field markings. There are Tiger Eyes in four quadrants of the field. Unlike the traditional 10-yard markers, the Tigers have 5-yard markers.

In addition to the capacity and features home to some of the best football facilities in the country. The home locker room, named after former equipment manager Jeff Boss. The 8,000 square foot facility has LED lights a state of the art sound system, and HDTVs throughout.

It is quite the facility for a team to prepare for a game. Here are some of the notable games in LSU history:

  • Oct. 31, 1959, versus Mississippi: This was Billy Cannon’s famous punt return for a touchdown to give the Tigers a 7-3 lead. The LSU defense stopped the Rebels late to preserve the win.
  • Sept. 8, 1988, versus Auburn: The famous “Earthquake Game.” When quarterback Tommy Hodson threw a game-winning pass in the fourth quarter, the crowd was so loud that it registered as a legitimate earthquake on the school’s seismograph.
  • Sept. 20, 2017, versus Troy: The Trojan ended the Tigers’ 49-game non-conference winning streak with a 24-1 win.
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