25 best college football stadiums to watch a college football game

2. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Florida

Yes, it’s SEC bias once again, this time for the stadiums. However, the top two experiences here are impossible to beat. Going to “The Swamp” is an experience unlike any other in college football. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium got that nickname from legendary head coach Steve Spurrier, who said it was “hot, sticky, and dangerous”, just like a real swamp. It helps that it’s not too far from The Everglades.

The Florida heat can get the field up to 100 degrees, which is definitely a home-field advantage. It gets so crazy in Gainesville, Georgia refuses to play there. They’ll make excuses, but the biggest rivalries for the two teams is played in Jacksonville every year for a reason. That reason is not the Gators being afraid of Georgia’s bushes.

Florida State might have “The Chop” but Florida’s “Chomp” is the best hand gesture in college football.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium was originally built in a shallow sinkhole. That feels like a very “Florida” story. It added to the ambiance of Gators football. The university built steep stands around the field, which gives it a feeling of inclusivity. Going to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium completely closes out the outside world. It also comes right down to the field, putting fans mere feet away from the game. The sidelines are basically right on top of the student section.

All these factors make Florida home games one of the loudest in the country. It can hit 115 decibels, so maybe bring an extra set of earplugs with you.