Alabama, Bryant-Denny Stadium

Capacity- Approximately 102,500

Originally named Denny Stadium, in honor of former Alabama president George Hutchenson Denny. In 1975 it was changed into Bryant-Denny Stadium, honoring former head coach, Paul “Bear” Bryant who led the Crimson Tide to six national championships.  Bear Bryant accumulated a 72–2 record while head coach of Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Up until the late 1990s, Legion Field in Birmingham, hosted the more important games.  In 2003, Alabama played its final game at Legion Field and now Bryant-Denny is the sole home of Alabama football.

Alabama has recently completed a $80.6 million expansion of the south end zone upper deck and suite level. The expansion would bring the stadium's capacity to approximately 102,500. 

Ohio State, Ohio Stadium

Capacity- 102,329

Built next to the Olentangy River, Ohio Stadium is one of the most recognizable landmarks in all of college sports.  Ohio Stadium is also known as also known as The Shoe, The Horseshoe or The House that Harley Built.  The stadium was added to the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service on March 22, 1974.

The stadium does not have field lights that function. When night events do occur, special lighting must be temporarily installed.  Ohio Stadium is also home to the national Spring game attendance record as 95,722 fans came to support the Buckeyes in 2009. 

Arizona State, Sun Devil Stadium

Capacity- 71,706

Stadium was technically "carved" into the desert and occupies a space between two buttes that ideally have accommodated the growth of the structure.

It has hosted four national championships in 1988, 1996, 1999 and 2003. 

Oklahoma, Memorial Stadium

Capacity- 82,112

Memorial Stadium is the largest sports arena in the state. Oklahoma currently has the longest home win streak in the nation and is riding the longest home win streak in the program's history. Every home game of the Stoops' era has been a sellout.

Memorial Stadium was named in honor of University personnel who died in World War I.

Memorial Stadium's rich heritage has not hindered its evolution, a never-ending growth fueled by the football program's overwhelming popularity. Almost since its inception, the stadium has been a work in progress.

Army, Michie Stadium

Capacity- 40,000, Largest Crowd- 42,765

Michie Stadium is surrounding by scenic beauty and is long recognized as one of the most popular stadiums in the nation.

Over the years, the venerable stadium has received its share of plaudits as one of the most desired locations in which to watch a college football game. Noted football analyst Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN hailed the Academy's game day atmosphere as among the most inspirational in the country.

In addition, Sports Illustrated and The Sporting News have heaped lofty praise upon the historic arena by listing it among their top all-time venues.

Oregon, Autzen Stadium

Capacity- 54,000

Autzen is known for its crowd noise due to the rabid fans and bowl-like shape. In 2007, during a 24-17 defeat of USC, the crowd of 59,277 fans recorded a 127.2 decibels. Autzen's 59,000 strong make the Big House sound like a pathetic whimper. It's louder than The Swamp at Florida, The Shoe in Columbus, and Death Valley at Louisiana State. Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die."

Lee Corso added his opinion that "Per person Autzen Stadium is the loudest stadium that I have ever been in my entire life!"

Clemson, Memorial Stadium

Capacity- 81,473

Clemson Memorial Stadium has been held in high esteem for many years. Whether it be players from the 1940s and 1950s, opposing players from the 1970s and 1980s, or even professional players in the 1990s, the ambiance of this special setting is what college football is all about.

Through the years, Memorial Stadium has become known as "Death Valley." It was tagged this by the late Presbyterian coach, Lonnie McMillan. After bringing his P.C.teams to Clemson for years and getting whipped, McMillan said the place was like Death Valley.

A few years later the name stuck. In 1974, the playing surface was named Frank Howard Field for the legendary coach because of his long service and dedication to the University.

Penn State, Beaver Stadium

Capacity- 107,282

Beaver Stadium, the home of the Nittany Lions, is one of the nation's premier football venues. An expansion and renovation prior to the 2001 season added more than 12,000 seats, increasing the stadium's capacity to 107,282. On game day Beaver Stadium becomes the third most populated place in the state of Pennsylvania, following only Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. 

The second-largest stadium in the nation, the renovation and expansion added rest rooms and concession facilities, new scoreboards with instant-replay capability, and im-proved handicap access and pedestrian circulation patterns. The most noticeable changes are 60 enclosed skyboxes in a three-level structure above the East stands and an 11,500-seat upper deck in the South end zone.

Beaver Stadium has more than doubled in size since it was moved from its former site northeast of Rec Hall on the west side of campus to the east end of the campus in 1960. The addition of a 10,033-seat upper deck in the north end zone in 1991 and portable seats on the north end zone concourse increased the stadium's capacity to 93,967.

Florida, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Capacity- 88,548

"The Swamp" has a reputation for being a very difficult place for opposing teams to play, and has regularly been ranked at or near the top of lists of top home field advantages (The longest home winning streak by the Gators was 30 games (Oct. 29, 1994-Sept. 18, 1999) and one of the best game day experiences in college football.  

One of the major reasons is the stadium's design. Originally built in a ravine, the playing surface is below ground level. Various expansions over the years have enclosed the playing area on all sides with steep stands, and further placed the fans are within a few feet of the action.

The enclosed playing area also enhances the effects of Gainesville's warm and humid fall climate. Game-day temperatures at field level have been known to exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit, creating a swamp-like atmosphere. This was the impetus for a University of Florida researcher Robert Cade to develop Gatorade as a way to combat dehydration.

South Carolina, Williams-Brice Stadium

Capacity- 80,250

Florida State, Doak Campbell Stadium

Capacity- 82,300

Tennessee, Neyland Stadium

Capacity- 102,455

The present day Neyland Stadium, Shields-Watkins Field, had its beginning in 1919. Col. W.S. Shields, president of Knoxville's City National Bank and a UT trustee, provided the initial capital to prepare and equip an athletic field. Thus, when the field was completed in March 1921, it was called Shields-Watkins Field in honor of the donor and his wife, Alice Watkins-Shields.

The stadium, apart from the field it grew to enclose, came to bear its own distinguished name -- Neyland Stadium. It was named for the man most responsible for the growth and development of Tennessee's proud football tradition. General Robert R. Neyland served as head coach from 1926-1952, with two interruptions for military service.

Georgia, Sanford Stadium

Capacity- 92,746

Legendary Sanford Stadium added a chapter to its history by hosting the medal round of the 1996 Olympic men's and women's soccer competition watched via television by over 3 billion people around the world.

Texas, DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium

Capacity- 100,119

As Texas Football moves into the 21st century, Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium continues to evolve as a state-of-the-art facility at the forefront of college football.

Entering the 2009 season, expansion plans are being completed for upgraded south end zone seating, which will increase the stadium's capacity to 100,119, making it one of the largest in the nation.

Texas honored legendary football coach Darrell K. Royal who never served, but did lead Texas to three national championships and eleven Southwest Conference titles, by officially naming the stadium after him in 1996.

LSU, Tiger Stadium

Capacity- 92,400

Seven days a year, Tiger Stadium becomes the fifth largest city in the state of Louisiana as over 92,000 fans pack the cathedral of college football to watch the LSU Tigers play.

It has also gained the nickname – “Death Valley”, due to the high level of cheering and noise produced by the fans in the stadium.
For LSU fans, there’s nothing better than spending a night in Tiger Stadium. LSU home football games are events talked about year round and happenings in Tiger Stadium are passed down from generation to generation.

For opponents, however, it’s another story as Tiger Stadium is atn intimidating venue that has been called one of the most dreaded road playing sites in all of college football. Seating 92,400 fans and nicknamed “Death Valley,” poll after poll has proclaimed Tiger Stadium as one of the greatest sites anywhere for a college football game.

Texas A&M, Kyle Field

Capacity- 82,600

Michigan, Michigan Stadium

Capacity- 109,901

UCLA, Rose Bowl

Capacity- 90,000+

Perhaps the most famous stadium in college football, the Rose Bowl, has been the site of many historical sporting events. By the late 1800s, the City of Pasadena begin their search for land to build a stadium. In 1897, a parcel of land was bought and two decades later, the Tournament of Roses Association decided it was time to build a stadium.

The Rose Bowl is known mainly for the New Year's Day football game, but other events have called on the Rose Bowl to host their events. In addition to hosting five NFL Super Bowl Games, the 1994 Men's World Cup, and the 1999 Women's World Cup, the Rose Bowl Stadium is home to UCLA football, Fourth of July celebrations, concerts, religious services, and the world's largest flea market (R.G. Canning).

The Rose Bowl has been and will continue to be the model for stadiums throughout the nation due to the stadium's continued emphasis on patron comfort, event scheduling and community involvement.

Nebraska, Memorial Stadium

Capacity- 81,067

The home of the Huskers since 1923 and the location of a continuing NCAA-record consecutive sellout streak that reached 311 games in 2010, Memorial Stadium provides one of the most exciting game-day experiences in all of college football. The streak of consecutive sellouts started on Nov. 3, 1962, when 36,501 attended the Homecoming contest against Missouri. The last non-sellout came Oct. 20, 1962, when the Huskers and Kansas State drew 30,701.

When full, Memorial Stadium holds more people than any Nebraska city except Omaha and Lincoln, a fact that is often used to point out Nebraska's devotion to Husker football. Because most fans wear red apparel, the stadium is often referred to as the "Sea of Red" on gamedays.

USC, L.A. Coliseum

Capacity- 93,607

North Carolina, Kenan Memorial Stadium

Capacity- 60,000

Carolina football plays its home games at Kenan Memorial Stadium (cap. 60,000), one of the most picturesque athletic venues in America. Kenan Stadium has been the home of the Tar Heels since 1927 and the thrill of playing in or attending a game there is as exhilarating now as it was when it was first constructed.

Considering its majestic setting among the Carolina pines, many observers say Kenan Stadium is the most beautiful football facility in the country. One national sports magazine rated Kenan one of the five best places in America to watch a college football game. For scenery, atmosphere and charm, it cannot be surpassed.

Notre Dame, Notre Dame Stadium

Capacity- 80,795

For all the legendary players and memorable moments it has hosted on its bluegrass turf over the years, Notre Dame Stadium has unquestionably developed a lore all its own. The stadium continues to be one of the most recognizable and revered structures in the world of sport.

It was the success of Knute Rockne's Notre Dame football teams, plus the legendary coach's own personal building blueprint that prompted the addition of Notre Dame Stadium to the University's athletic plant back in 1930.

"Touchdown Jesus" keeps an eye on one end zone, and Knute Rockne watches over the rest of the field. Rockne built his dream stadium and coached here in 1930, its first season, his last.

Washington, Husky Stadium

Capacity- 72,500

Annually voted the most scenic football structure in the nation, Husky Stadium has proven to be a monstrous opponent for visitors hoping to pin a loss on Washington's gridiron heroes. Husky Stadium is nestled high above Union Bay in Lake Washington.

Husky Stadium has a capacity of 72,500, making it the largest stadium in the Pacific Northwest. Built in 1920, the stadium has been expanded several times over the years. But lately it has been in need of a seismic and cosmetic upgrades. In recent years, pieces of the stadium have crumbled, including a section of steps that collapsed and fell about six feet.

Husky Stadium recently announced that they will be spending $300 million dollars to upgrade and expand the stadium and other facilities.  The reconstruction of the lower bowl and moderniztion of the South side are estimated to cost $250 million. The football center located on the Northwest side of the stadium will cost $50 million.

Wisconsin, Camp Randall Stadium

Capacity- 80,321, Largest Crowd- 88,069

Camp Randall Stadium and its grounds had a rich history prior to its affiliation with Wisconsin athletics. In the days before the Civil War, the site was owned by the Wisconsin Agricultural Society, which held its annual state fair on the grounds. When hostilities broke out in 1861, the society gave the land to the government for a major military training center. More than 70,000 troops attended training drills at the Camp Randall complex.

Attending a Badgers game in Madison is a special experience! The stadium is right in the middle of the campus and close to downtown. Every available lot is open to tailgating and partying, and all the pubs and bars in the neighborhood are also overflowing into the street with their own parties and music. The Wisconsin Marching Band hosts a pregame concert near the student union, and perform on the field after the game in a tradition known as "The Fifth Quarter"