25 best college football stadiums to watch a college football game

16. Autzen Stadium, Oregon

So, how often does one get to see the school’s mascot lead the team on the field on a motorcycle? Sure, that doesn’t have much to do with Autzen Stadium itself, but it might be the coolest tradition that the Oregon Ducks do before a big game. While Autzen Stadium doesn’t have the pure age that some of the other stadiums on the list have (which will be a theme for some of the stadiums on the west coast against the stadiums in the South.

Also, the official capacity of around 60,000 might be one of the smaller stadiums on the list, but it can still be the most intimidating place in the Pac 12. The way the stadium was built, puts the fans very close to the actual game. There’s of course the “Autzen Bounce” which has been described by opponents as the sound coming from the top of the stadium and literally bouncing off the field. Star players have admitted that the noise actually got under their skin.

Then, there’s the video board. Installed this year, it’s one of the newest amenities in all of college football. The $12 million video board and sound system put Oregon above the rest. It surpasses Auburn’s video board as the largest in college football. The video board is so big, they actually put a board on the other side so they can send messages to people entering the stadium.

The stadium isn’t a living museum like other stadiums across the country, but the way it was built makes it one of the best experiences in college football. Oregon spent good money to get the most bang for its buck.