Josh Pate On College Football's 8 LOUDEST Stadiums (Late Kick Cut)

College Football stadiums present some of the best spectacles in all of sports, and on Late Kick Live Ep 522 Josh Pate listed the loudest venues. Where do Tiger Stadium at LSU or Neyland Stadium at Tennessee stack up? What about Kyle Field at Texas A&M? Husky Stadium at Washington and Autzen Stadium at Oregon are wild as are Jordan-Hare Stadium at Auburn and The Swamp at Florida. Which stadiums are the loudest you've ever experienced? Let us know what you think in the comments below and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the channel and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!
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[@LateKickwithJoshPate]

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[@Thomthumbcrumb]

I’ve never heard a sharper contrast from insanely loud to quiet enough to hear a pin drop as the TJ yeldon td catch and run at LSU

[@23StudiosSports]

Sad sad day

[@bserigna2730]

PAIN

[@voiceofreason2674]

Oh Lord the "get down and stay down game" that was when Les Miles mojo was TRULY cracked

[@xena2shoes]

Absolutely. I was in the student section that night and I tell people this all the time. Impossible to fully understand if you weren’t there

[@church348]

that is how I felt in the Iron Bowl last year. I have never seen somewhere go from absolute maximum insanity to just dead stunned silence. oh it was beautiful

[@avapepp]

Death Valley in Baton Rouge is amongst the top if not #1. This coming from a Gator fan

[@user-xp6qd4sk1j]

Tebow approves this message.

[@cane870]

It is the undisputed #1 and everyone knows it. Sometimes there will be a Penn st fan saying a whiteout game is the loudest, but it’s not even close

[@danielking3134]

Yes LSU is loud! Tennessee is loud when they’re winning. From a dawg fan.

[@mcat3309]

Gonna miss that WAY underrated east/west rivalry game between the Tigers and the Gators. Craziest fan bases and great programs.

[@keetenwiggins7802]

The 2022 lsu vs bama game was one of the loudest games I’ve ever heard.

[@geauxtigers4320]

Was there. My girl went to Ok. St. but grew up an ARK fan. She’d never seen anything like it and we’ll talk about it till we die.

[@voiceofreason2674]

The most powerful thing Lsu could do to make the stadium stronger, is to allow Mike the Tiger back in. He was banned about a decade ago. But up until then he would go into the stadium and inspect it, then he would park in front the visitors tunnel which would make him angry and he would roar at the enemy as they came out. Thats TRULY unfair but it was us who tied our hands behind our back not abybody else.

[@treyday572]

LSU is trying to remain an accredited tiger sanctuary. No way they could expect to keep that standing and continue to trot Mike out there. Plus, unlike a lot of other fans, I thought the tradition was overrated. He came out hauled behind a tractor in this tiny cage, you could never see him very well, and I doubt many players coming out of the visitors locker room were too intimidated by a caged docile tiger. That's like being intimidated when you pass a tiger cage at the zoo. I don't miss it, but I understand some old baws still do.

[@jamesbernsen3516]

As an Aggie fan, we lost our greatest tradition, the Aggie Bonfire, when it killed people. I still think it can be brought back and done safe, but there is no lawyer in America who would recommend it. Having a tiger on the field, unless he's in a cage, will never work again in this heavy litigious society anymore. The only way would be in a cage, and then the PETA guys will protest you. It sucks, but it's not changing.

[@troybayham5723]

@@treyday572 Personally, I didn't get much out of it. But, I have seen several interview of opposing teams commenting on the fact that they were shaken up/intimidated/scared when they came out of the locker room and saw Mike.

[@landonmichelle]

It wasn't banned, it's Mike's decision. They still offer him his trailer every game day, but he hasn't wanted to get in. I loved seeing him at the games and I loved how visiting teams had to walk right past him, but I'm glad they don't force him.

[@mcat3309]

I don't think it was banned. The Mike prior to the current Mike refused to get in the trailer to go, and they were not going to force him. I remember the head keeper said " He doesn't care that it's the Alabama game."

[@lakengilbert3299]

There is no reason that an SEC game should be played at 11 AM in Death Valley. Especially in September/October

[@voiceofreason2674]

Yea that's terrible but weirdly enough LSU has a better record on early kickoffs than their average. Especially in September. The most aggregious outlier is the time Florida schemed their way into a weird early kickoff game vs us in tiger stadium where Darius guice failed to score with 4 tries at the goal line.

[@greenwave819]

@@voiceofreason2674 how about 40-13 2 years ago vs TN?

[@voiceofreason2674]

@@greenwave819 that was AT Tennessee right? Worst coached game I've ever seen. Lost a lot of faith in Kelly after that one

[@GoatedAtNFS]

ESPN doesn’t know how the properly schedule the right games, it’s why they will mess up with the new rights agreement. they’re having Kentucky vs Louisville as a flex game and I believe Alabama vs Tennessee as an 11 am game. LOL. a joke. and mind you these things matter. the majority of the upsets happened on the 230 timeslot on CBS, 7 pm timeslot on ESPN, and 11 am if put on SECN. so these slots matter

[@user-fl3gy9po1e]

By the way the real Death Valley is in Clemson......but I agree

[@PFCAVB00]

Oh lord here come the "BUT MY TEAM'S STADIUM IS LOUDER!!!!" Bro josh is an actual professional and has been to all of these places. He knows better than you.

[@Dre384]

Saying who has the loudest stadium is subjective opinion doesn’t really matter who says it a lot of teams have loud stadiums

[@DRDRADR4]

It all depends on situation and scenario. Jalen Hurts said Arkansas was the loudest he played in. But when we're trash , it Won't sell out.

[@wingstop7021]

As a Tennessee fan, I’ve always thought it’s been Death Valley, then Neyland, then everyone else.. So i agree with Josh

[@chipparmley]

💯

[@gavinboggs5787]

@@wingstop7021I do too

[@zacknorris7316]

LSU loudest environment in college football

[@kyleverdun4586]

I think some of those metrics are taken from the sideline of the visitors team. For example, at Kyle Field, they purposely built the top covers to bounce back sound onto the visiting teams sideline. So, in reality, it's supposed to be louder on that particular sideline that it is in the rest of the stadium. I do agree that LSUs stadium is probably the loudest I have been to.

[@Nathan-ct9eh]

Tennessee fan... I'm fine losing to LSU on this lol They're often dead at 11am but peak for peak I don't claim to beat drunk cajuns!

[@steveh.9773]

LSU fan… fair enough. lol

[@nathanrussell2688]

Ya but when rocky top gets rocking and you get a bunch of hillbillys on moonshine I think we can beat out death valley like the tennesseevsalabama game 2022 he just said it was the loudest game he has ever heard it's just death valley is that week in and week out I give them props cause they take that name seriously death valley where national championship Dreams die at night but you can't beat that 2022 game when tennessee beat bama im pretty sure we beat the loudest recorded game in college football that game

[@matthorton1906]

@@nathanrussell2688let us play neck lol 😂we’ll see

[@tony-the-tigerjohns3294]

I was in JH for the Kick-6. The instant Davis made it past the last defender was the loudest sound I have ever heard human beings make.

[@rickyrougs]

that 2019 auburn florida game was one of the loudest games ive been to. the double crowd pop when perine scored. sheesh.

[@user-ns8qf8mf2y]

Google Perine vs Auburn, in 14 seconds you will understand loud and then SWAMP LOUD!!!

[@Gator49er88]

Yup, I was there that's still in my top 5 loudest gator games I've ever been to.

[@kg30004]

Yup first thing I thought of. Love that clip

[@hdubs7263]

2022 Alabama vs Tennessee neyland stadium single handedly gave me tinnitus

[@RogerDavid647]

I was in West Knoxville and i swear i heard it every once in a while…

[@cwellsjr4270]

You're welcome

[@King_Cosmic865]

Now this is a list I believe . Anytime I see anything without Jordan-Hare on it I know it’s biased . That stadium does not get enough respect and I’m a Tennessee fan

[@TexAgs75]

I enjoyed my trip to JH, but the crowd was horrible. Of course A&M (with Johnny Football) beat them like 62-3 and Auburn was down, but the crowd left early, it was just about all Aggies in the stands by the time the 4th Quarter rolled around, so unless you have been to Stadiums at night, and at a big game.

[@austinmcbarner6648]

@@TexAgs75man you went in the most miserable season of Auburn football in my lifetime. Definitely need to make a return trip

[@TexAgs75]

@@austinmcbarner6648 For the Aggies it was one of the best. Jordan-Haire was a great place though, and the Auburn fans were very nice.

[@deaconj3406]

@@TexAgs75look up the crowd from 2 years ago for the A&M at Auburn game.

[@dhog3153]

A&m vs. Nebraska, i think Nebraska was number 3 at the time cant remember, but kyle Field was so loud you couldn't hear yourself think it felt like you were vibrating it was crazy.

[@Kalani_938]

I bet it matches it or exceeds it November 30th vs tu

[@jacobhughes6596]

Kyle field this thanksgiving…going to be crazy

[@xfrostyresonance8614]

Oh yeah. I'm excited.

[@Kalani_938]

November 30th. I’ll be there! It’s going to be beyond crazy.

[@CoolHandLuke813]

Notice that The Swamp was the first stadium mentioned that didn’t have to have it be in a specific setting, game, or time. It’s just show up any time any game. It’ll be loud every time. That’s what separates it from the others.

[@greenwave819]

Maybe relisten to what he actually says

[@CoolHandLuke813]

@@greenwave819 I heard what he said buddy. Maybe you should relisten to him and then re-read my comment.

[@ericgomillion697]

I know i went to The Swamp in 2011 for the Alabama game. Debose caught a 65 yd TD first play from scrimmage and i could feel my lungs rattling inside my chest it was so loud! The loudest I’ve ever heard. Great environment!!!

[@CoolHandLuke813]

@@greenwave819 Simp

[@DevinLawrenceWilber]

A great list! From my experience on the field also include Iowa State at night, Oklahoma State with the paddles, Mississippi State with the cowbells!

[@purpleurkle3615]

Josh Pate, please do attend the Oregon Ohio State game at Autzen this year. Tailgating is great, electric atmosphere. Everybody always bashes Oregon for “only” 60,000, but don’t take my word for it, they’ve never been to a big game at Autzen.

[@Nathan-ct9eh]

Auburn is special, for sure. Glad they got a big mention, I'm used to UT where everyone hates us and alot of our loudness is based in resentment and years of pain. Auburn is special even just for their VIBE, the way they get the whole stadium into a coordinated cheer squad or dance team is just unmatched. Compared to Tennessee's resentment, Auburn has some fun doing it!

[@TonyG-nv2km]

Great piece! You nailed it.

[@spencersmith4373]

If at all possible, you should go to Lincoln for the Nebraska/Colorado game this season, kickoff is at 6 30 and Memorial stadium will be rocking.

[@willhebert3546]

LSU obvious W

[@akeemcalaman2029]

Josh you do know the engineers who design both Oregon, Washington is designed for noise.. it's well known well others were built for capacity some built or rebuilt due to the college football success

[@robbyfrankz]

I’m a Bama fan. I completely agree with your take on Jordan-Hare. Doesn’t matter if Bama is 11-0 and Auburn is 0-11 going into the Iron Bowl, Auburn will give Alabama the business in Auburn because of the environment.

[@demetriussouthers8043]

That texas a&m and LSU game back in i think 2019 when they went like 7OT loudest game in history Alabama at Tennessee in 2022 And Michigan and penn state is loud as well

[@beebssqueebs3843]

Kyle Field at night is somethin else!

[@callumengland6395]

It's going to be INSANE for the Texas game

[@hufftex3015]

@@callumengland6395 Texas has a habit of winning that one, at Kyle or at DKR....both loud places.

[@user-tz2zz5ij1s]

@@hufftex3015the series is pretty much even since the early 70’s when scholarship limits were introduced. Living in the past much?

[@jamaicanjuice8684]

@@user-tz2zz5ij1s”pretty much” who’s still on top though ;) 🤘🏾

[@gishjalmr5628]

@@user-tz2zz5ij1s Correct, since 1973 when the scholarship limits were introduced UT leads 20 wins to 19 wins for TAMU.

[@yamiven6m]

Would love for you to visit again October 12th Josh. Autzen is gonna be rocking 🦆

[@gigemaggies50]

If it’s a night game at Baton Rouge. LSU is the loudest!

[@nicholaspowell7931]

Auburn and LSU and the Swamp is a great place to watch a football game

[@Charlie-zc7wf]

People who have only seen a game through a TV are about to comment "sEc BiAs." I've been to everyone of these stadiums he ranked. This is pretty spot on. Only one I disagree with is UW. Wisconsin belongs in that spot. No. Michigan is not loud comparatively. No. Ohio State is not loud comparatively. No. Autzen is not as loud as people say it is. No. Sanford is not loud at all. That fake decibel reading on the jumbotron is pathetic. Good football team does not mean loud. No. Bryant Denny is not loud comparatively. Good football team does not mean loud. Don't agree with me? Actually travel to these places and you will see. Until then, your opinion is invalid.

[@SMichaelDeHart]

As is yours...no one cares!!

[@ThemDawgsIsHellDontThey]

Not the Florida fan saying Sanford isn't loud and fakes decibels lol

[@Charlie-zc7wf]

@@ThemDawgsIsHellDontThey not a florida fan lol. Unlike you I've actually traveled to these stadiums

[@ThemDawgsIsHellDontThey]

@@Charlie-zc7wf lol no you haven’t

[@Charlie-zc7wf]

@@ThemDawgsIsHellDontThey It might be crazy for you to imagine a world outside of your trailer park, but yes I have traveled to 40 CFB stadiums.

[@shanekeenaNYC]

When in Gainesville you sort of feel a magnetic pull to the swamp. Like, you are gravitating to that stadium the whole time you're in that town. Same as Auburn really, paynes prairie magic.

[@tmcobb04]

You need to do underrated stadiums, I’m bias but Mountaineer field when we have that “hunger” and want to win can get extremely loud and it is hard to win at night in Milan Puskar Stadium

[@TankZappa]

Yeah I can vouch for WVU. Possibly the single loudest noise I have ever heard. I had the sensory overload thing happen to me. The sound was so loud I actually didn't recognize it as noise at first. Took me a second for it to register as actual sound. Almost like it hit my brain/body before it got to my ears. Although I can't compare to the other top stadiums on the list. Been to Georgia but it was a huge blowout during the day so I'm sure that quieted the crowd a lot.

[@tmcobb04]

@@TankZappa I have been to a sold out Penn St game, and although Mountaineer field wasn’t quite as loud, the difference was smaller than most would think

[@bajacore]

Autzen is per capita one of the loudest stadiums for a reason. Even with a meager 54,000 people in the stands. Once they expand to meet BIG 10 requirements, I would wager it will be an easy top 3-5 venue in the nation.

[@jamestacular]

Just wait till Texas comes to Kyle Field Nov 30. That will be the loudest stadium you’ve ever heard

[@cane870]

Nope

[@cameronmiller7980]

It will be, I expect it will be one of the loudest games there's ever been. It's going to get quiet there in the 4th quarter though

[@AleandFire]

Hasn’t Texas played at Kyle field several times already?

[@Kalani_938]

@@AleandFirenot since the remodel. It’s been 12+ years.

[@AleandFire]

@@Kalani_938 gotcha

[@davidcain4683]

You HAVE to go to a game at Nebraska! That is one of THE LOUDEST stadiums in the country. I vividly remember looking a teammate dead in the face and not hearing a word he was saying!! It was misty that night, and the water was bouncing off of sideline equipment. This was back when they were good lol

[@geauxtigers4320]

Agreed. I worked in Elkhorn for 3 years and had a client take me to 3 Nebraska games. While it was GREAT, it doesn’t compete with Josh’s top 10. But, NU was AWESOME!

[@landonmichelle]

LSU's Death Valley is the most magical place on Earth. Where else can you be surrounded by 102,321 total strangers who are also your best friends? GEAUX TIGERS 💜💛

[@JamesBondsLittleFinger]

I hate to say it, but I gotta admit the corn dogs’ Death Valley is the loudest

[@Guillot0511]

All sec stadiums can get rowdy. Best environments of all sports hands down. Saturdays in any sec college town is a good time. I haven’t been to all of them. Only about half. All insanely fun and atmospheric. Miss state, auburn, ole miss. My team LSU, Florida and Arkansas.

[@EricRomines]

Go damn VOLS! I can hear that stadium clear across the river!

[@kylecashen4132]

Having played in most of the SEC stadiums, I can agree that LSU is wild consistently, and that Neyland Stadium at its peak is unmatched. I was in the band there and when it gets going, you literally cant hear a thing.

[@ScotThomas-od8rd]

College Football games that registered on a seismograph: Auburn at LSU (1988) Miami at VT (2011) Alabama at Auburn (2013) OSU at VT (2015) Miami at VT (2016) Clemson at VT (2017) Miami at VT (2018) Notre Dame at VT (2018) North Carolina at VT (2021) Alabama at LSU (2022) Enough said, proven over and over Lane Stadium is the loudest and that is when they suck too.

[@liamk1977]

Most schools don't have a seismograph. Lsu didn't have one for 30 years in between the two games listed.

[@deaconj3406]

I chalk the Auburn thing up to people who’ve never been there. I’ve been to 9 SEC stadiums and Auburn and LSU to me were on a different level but to be fair Tennessee was ass when I was at Nehland.

[@geauxtigers4320]

Born and raised in BTR & bleed purple and gold! Geaux Tigers! But I can say, via a client’s ticket offer, I got to see VaTech vs Syracuse this last season, ‘23 Every fan should experience Enter Sandman at VaTech. IT WAS ELECTRIC, and I know electric via Baton Rouge 🐅

[@blindsniper9794]

Lol put Kyle field last just to mess with the Aggies. We know we deserve to be on those lists, and this is kind of a credibility check and I was afraid my favorite commentator was about to lose some

[@TXPANDA]

I hope you make it out to Norman soon. I know you mentioned you hadnt been to a game there but as a diehard Sooner I would love to see where you rank OU on this list. But man, I love the Cotton bowl in October when the Red River Game is played. If there is anything better then that experience, then I gotta find that out and attend that game. its 11:30am and TEXAS STILL SUCKS!!!

[@andrewadcock6435]

Good to see my LSU as #1 we’re pretty rowdy and hopefully you don’t have on the wrong jersey

[@SatansShart]

Michigan at 16 is ridiculous. They should at least be at 15

[@Fotoches]

Great piece however do feel like Arkansas has earned an honorable mention it's been rough cause the team has been ass for a while but that Texas game is amongst the loudest environments you will find anywhere when we have something to uproar about other countries will hear it.

[@dalebrooks3152]

I have been to LSU OLE MISS AUBURN TENNESSEE GEORGIA FLORIDA STATE And Alabama. Lsu is very loud especially when they are playing Alabama I'm not a AUBURN fan but it gets pretty loud even though OLE Miss Stadium holds alot less people but those fans love the Rebals you can quited it down if they start losing but they're is not much difference between all of them because I went to watch TENNESSEE play at Bama and you could not hear nothing but wild southern people screaming and during that game it was deafening. But at night Lsu is jumping. But they all do. The Last time I went to AUBURN playing GEORGIA and just about beat GEORGIA those people were doing everything they could to help their team beat GEORGIA. The funniest and really loud is when Alabama and AUBURN play in Tuscaloosa those people sound like they are going to get violent lol. They are all great 👍 🎉

[@Jack_Frost1221]

Kyle field need to be #1

[@rynocaliendo9569]

What about Mississippi State ours is definitely loud

[@rodericktomlin6983]

I'm a alabama fan but Mississippi state gets LOUD bro. Like seriously loud. . My top 10 stadiums for for being loud. 1 L.S.U 2 Texas A&M 3 Mississippi state 4 Georgia 5 Auburn 6 Penn state 7 Florida 8 Florida state 9 Oregon 10. Tennessee

[@liamk1977]

Yeah... but it's that "cowbell" loud.

[@jolamber]

When you're doing a list, you gotta go from bottom to top

[@Humbled_Mumbles]

I have been fortunate enough to have watched football games in all of the SEC stadiums on multiple occasions. 1997, when #1 ranked FSU came to Gainsesville to square off against #10 ranked UF, was probably the loudest atmospheres I have ever witnessed. Especially the last scoring drive when Doug Johnson of UF hit the deep ball to Jacquez Green. Immediately followed by a big Fred Taylor run to the goal line. With Taylor scoring a rushing TD to take the lead. It was LOUD. But UF left time on the clock and FSU was trying to drive down the field to either tie the game with a FG or possibly win the game with a TD. FSU started the drive from their own 12 yard line with about 1:45 left in the game. That is when the crowd got LOUD LOUD. 1st down - Thad Busby runs for a short gain. 2nd down -Incomplete pass by Thad Busby. 3rd down - Thad Busby passes downfield, and it is intercepted by UF linebacker Dwayne Thomas, which seals the victory for UF. That is when the crowd got LOUD LOUD LOUD.

[@thisdudemanbro]

I hear that west Georgia accent when you pronounce Auburn's stadium.

[@brandonmason3311]

Kyle Field

[@TCarter_88]

Kyle Field was Mid when I visited for the Miami game. Virginia Tech has yall beat.

[@TFunk02]

@@TCarter_88 This is my fault. I've only missed 2 games at Kyle since '95 and one was Miami due to covid. If I was there, you'd now be hearing impaired.

[@brandonmason3311]

@@TCarter_88 you unfortunately visited probably the worst possible prime time game. Backup QB in, coming off a loss to App State, locker room turmoil, etc all happened in the 10 days prior to that. Even the best fanbases are going to go through a dip in enthusiasm when things are tailspinning that bad and that quickly

[@23StudiosSports]

Should move up maybe 2-3 spots max…

[@TexAgs75]

@@TCarter_88 It all depends on which game you go to. I visited VT when A&M played them when there was a hurricane threat, and the crowd was very subdued. Not impressive as a home field advantage, but I was very happy to go there. Just like many stadiums, you have to visit Kyle Field when they play somebody like Alabama (at night). Go to the Texas game this year, then give me your opinion.

[@ThemDawgsIsHellDontThey]

I'm genuinely curious as to what UGA's Sanford Stadium has to do to start making these lists. Close up the iconic west endzone? Hosting their biggest rival at home as opposed to neutral site would also probably help. You would think they would start showing up on these lists given the stadium culture change and examples the last few years (that even Josh Pate talks about).

[@church348]

I am pretty sure my ears are *still* ringing from the 2023 Iron Bowl

[@ODUCKSFAN1]

Josh, Washington will only get super loud every time they play Oregon. Facts

[@gribblebenis3758]

Having been to damn near every home game the last 15 years, I can tell you that any time a conference opponent with a winning record shows up it gets damn loud. Can’t say much for when we play an Arizona state or a non conference, though

[@daelkolwitz3509]

Only time Husky stadium has been loud in the past decade was against Oregon when both teams were undefeated. The previous 5 matchups. You could hear a pin drop in that place.

[@agirlnamedfish]

True, but as a Duck fan who has been there, Autzen gets pretty quiet when the ducks suck too

[@tyreek.6815]

Putting Washington over Texas for the stadiums being loud is insane. Literally after that Bama game DKR was turnt the fuck up for the rest of the season. I recommend y’all to watch the Texas Tech game. I went to that one and that was the most memorable experience ever. I’ve heard the commontors says DKR is rocking so many times this year so I’m just confused on how Husky stadium is on here when they only been hyped vs Oregon.

[@demetriussouthers8043]

The swamp be loud too

[@Janthdanl]

If Michigan stadium ever built an overhang it’d be so much louder

[@fernandoseg3486]

Missed out on utrgv vaquero stadium.

[@GpG-dt4su]

This list is wild considering he gave Tennessee props for one game. Bama consistently delivers good crowds should be considered. Whatever haters gonna hate.

[@nathanrussell2688]

It's not props for JUST one game that was the loudest recorded game in college football but neyland has always been loud if you ask players in the sec what's the hardest/loudest environment most say neyland or death valley and now that tennessee is competing for playoff spots year in and year out neyland is gonna be back to how the old heads remember it in the 90s

[@kevinvoorheis1990]

All of the stadiums on your list are either complete bowls and/or have a roof over the stands…I say that as a credit to these teams. As a Longhorns fan, I am disappointed with our newest South Endzone renovation. We had an opportunity to close in the bowl and increase the volume in that building…instead they just built boxes where rich people can be inside not making noise.

[@mbj6610]

If Rice Eccles had the same capacity as all of those it would be first

[@ronjba]

I was there for TN at GA in 2022. Watch the replay on youtube, you'll hear them talking about how insanely loud it was. TN had 8 pre-snap penalties due to the noise

[@nickbennett3981]

It feels like since the Brandon Walker stuff you don’t wanna talk about us much anymore, I promise we’re not all like that. Mississippi State definitely deserves to be an honorable mention.

[@Nathan-ct9eh]

BDS is frankly just pathetically quiet, it reeks of entitlement as soon as the opposing team does basically anything positive. You can just feel the shame being cast on the team and coaches from the fans. It's like nothing I've ever seen at Tennessee or anywhere else for that matter, but will certainly improve with a new coach alone but especially if they don't make the playoff for a couple years and reset expectations/grind mentality. They have the better stadium to make loud too, the more round shaped vertical stadiums to me are way easier to get as loud compared to some more oval ones like Neyland.

[@N-M-S-i2w]

I’m an Alabama fan and you are correct. We’ve had some good games and some good streaks especially when Saban first took over but ever since the natties rolled in, it’s as you said an entitled environment with people just sitting around on their phones and stuff. This last year LSU game was actually a good one though

[@dmanwainright2132]

In 2022, Bamas' Will Anderson said Texas was the loudest crowd he had ever heard.

[@cameronmiller7980]

And that was mid day in 100 degree weather which really drains the fans. I was there and it was pretty incredible, especially considering the heat. Texas finally gets a chance to start playing some night games now that they arent in the Big 12 with FOX big noon kickoff. Clearly it's easier for fanbases to get more involved and louder at night.

[@02orlando]

I was there in the lower section of the upper bowl. There was a Bama fan right next to me and was so drained from the heat but it was incredible how loud DKR was. Never had heard it that loud but night games vs SEC teams should get the environment to be considered one of the loudest

[@jamaicanjuice8684]

I was there! 105,000 strong that place was SHAKING 🔥🔥

[@franquil85conn]

Texas can't touch A&M

[@jamaicanjuice8684]

@@franquil85conn 🤣🤣

[@clemti9er]

Clemson’s Memorial Stadium is consistently loud. In 2007, we held the noise record for loudest CFB stadium at 133 decibels. Not having Clemson objectively on this list is questionable. It’s also consistently ranked high in best gameday environments. Josh, come to a night game when Clemson hosts a Top 10 or Top 15 opponent.

[@user-tz2zz5ij1s]

I’m very surprised that a Clemson fan didn’t call it Death Valley.

[@clemti9er]

@@user-tz2zz5ij1s it’s the original Death Valley, that is correct. The official name is Memorial Stadium 🏟️, dedicated in 1942 to honor our fallen heroes.

[@bellam04]

Oregon at 11 is crazy 😂

[@Duzypriicee]

I was in Bryant Denny last season when Texas put a whoopin on em. The stadium was real quiet that night 🤫🤣🤘🏾

[@greenwave819]

it is never very loud

[@ledgefish9841]

as was DKR the previous season. The orange half of the Rose Bowl in 09 was awfully quiet as well

[@Duzypriicee]

@@ledgefish9841 Hits a little harder when your loss is by double digits at home and retires your coach 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@chrisevans3184]

@@ledgefish9841 except Bama's own player said afterwards it was the loudest stadium he has even been in...

[@kennethfulk8312]

​@@Duzypriicee to say that the texas win retired the GOAT of CFB IS truly the most stupid absurd and stupidest comment, the horns have been irrelevant for years until last year and happy to see they have a great Coach and their program is back but BAMA has been the pennical and greatest program for over a decade and NO ONE has the NATTYS and other Hardware in their trophy case than us. ..

[@dylanwatson9430]

If you want to see a loud environment you better be in Lincoln week 2. The rumblings in the Cornhusker fanbase are already that it's gonna be loud. It is one of the most important early season tests for Nebraska this season

[@Mark-zx2bq]

Pretty sure he will be in Ann Arbor for the Texas vs Michigan game

[@andrewlyon3597]

Can understand South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadium not being included, but when it’s a big night game AND the Gamecocks are even a decent team, it’s one of the toughest venues to play in.

[@bri0013]

Based solely on that absolutely annoying damn crow played on the PA every 7. 3 seconds

[@King_Cosmic865]

Williams-Brice is the most underrated stadium imo

[@user-xp6qd4sk1j]

Been there as as an LSU fan. It really was a great gameday atmosphere. Was even invited into 1 of the cock-a-booses. All those white towels waving as cocks enter the stadium very unique.

[@TheReal_G]

It’s a trailer park thats why.

[@23StudiosSports]

So glad LSU plays at 11 for that one

[@anonymoushackers4853]

FSU not being on this list is a little crazy 😂 let’s remember that Notre Dame game a few years ago

[@RoadTo19]

Living in Australia, crowd engagement for Rugby and other sports is shameful... They have no idea how to make noise or the benefit it can have for their team. You can literally hear someone on the other side of the field talking during the game. 🙄 Then there is no tailgating, no bands, and they require cheerleaders to kneel-down and keep quite during play. Shocking!

[@chadchadderton]

that's because you're at a rugby union game in australia. what did you and all 11 others in attendance expect?

[@RoadTo19]

@@chadchadderton No, I've only been to League games. Union even have cheerleaders?

[@chadchadderton]

@@RoadTo19 oh sorry my bad, you and the 113 other people in attendance. Who cares about cheerleaders? They're obsolete and have no impact on the atmosphere. They're solely there as eye candy for the 87 year old's who like looking at 20 year old girls.

[@WarDaddy72]

Auburn in 2010 was insane. Went to 4 games at home that year and I can remember beating Clemson in OT how my ears went sonic. Also remember the LSU game in 2006 when we won and went to number 2 in the nation. My ears rang for 24 hours.

[@TheBdoublej]

ND @ UGA was unbelievable. Incredible experience

[@johndodd6843]

Including Auburn is right. I was there for that @&$!(;: Prayer at Jordan-Haire bullsh*t and last year when Beck to Bowers surgically disemboweled them. It's a loud stadium. But I've never been in a louder stadium than Sanford Stadium in the Tennesssee game in 2022 and I was in the 3rd deck. I can't imagine how loud it was at field level.

[@Goeers206]

I know this is about loudest stadiums, but when you have 60k+ in milan puskar stadium for a night game at WVU, it's one of the best atmospheres in all of college football. Truly an underrated gem in my (somewhat biased) opinion.The students and fanbase are called Mountaineer Maniacs for a reason! Lets Go Mountaineers!!!

[@josephcernansky1794]

I have been to games at VA Tech....smaller stadium than some....but definitely louder than anything I ever heard at Michigan, even versus Penn State or Ohio State. BUT NOT louder than what you will hear at Penn State or even THE Big Toilet Bowl that Ohio State plays in! And NO where near what happens at THE White Out!! And yes, I have been to LSU, TX A&M, UT, Georgia, any plenty more. A&M is definitely louder and better than TX (that was back when they did The Bon Fire). LSU was not that loud but that the last time I was in Tiger Stadium was in the mid-80's.

[@hokies334]

Vt vs unc 2021 was the loudest place ive ever been

[@ausleyl6151]

Willaims Brice

[@dbenedict357]

Jordan Hare is absolutely not a loud stadium. Been there.. they use the stadium PA to pump up the volume. If the stadium PA was disabled… @JoshPate would not be including it.

[@massivedynamic2339]

DA BOOT!!!!! LSU!!!

[@rockerfarm6445]

Gotta say I'm surprised Mississippi State didn't get on this list, never been to a game there but i imagine the cowbells are insane

[@Ryan-jg2bj]

Been there pretty lame tbh cowbells are just annoying

[@travisowens8602]

I would agree with this. Everyone will hate on this comment. But Darrel K Royal can be as rowdy or loud as any on this list. I’m biased and I’ve been there hundreds of times. Will Anderson said it was the loudest environment he’s been in.

[@Kalani_938]

The problem with DKR is the fans historically don’t support the team if they’re struggling. I’ve seen that stadium barely half full for games when they’re not playing well. A lot of these other stadiums pack the place out even if they’re having an off year.

[@travisowens8602]

@@Kalani_938 That is true, I’ve seen it first hand.

[@Kalani_938]

@@travisowens8602 but…..I bet that changes moving forward. I’d imagine the move to the SEC along with the playoff appearance from last year will energize that fan base and stadium tremendously.

[@travisowens8602]

@@Kalani_938 I think so too. There won’t be many slouches traveling to Austin anymore.

[@MichaelLane-yk7oo]

Josh, I’ve been a fan of you for a while. But Virginia Tech not being on the list is a disappointment and you should be disappointed in yourself.

[@SatansShart]

If you don’t think Michigan’s Big House is loud, you should try seeing a game there when they cheat

[@HokieGreenbud]

Need to come to Blacksburg Va it doesn’t disappoint

[@Swoltowski]

The problem I have with "loudest" stadiums is that the metric is difficult to rank. If a team like Wisconsin, Penn State, Tennessee, etc. played New Mexico State, the stadium will be dead silent because half the stadium will only be filled. But when they play a rival, top five team, or a game with playoff implications, it can become extremely loud. The ranking should be the loudest stadium by game, not loudest stadium by team/program.

[@gregpace4676]

Swamp when Leroy Selmon shut down Bo Jackson. Anybody remember that?

[@noso4609]

Cotton Bowl for Red River Shootout is up there. Very loud and confusing at times, because of the split. Absolutely, one of the best sporting events in CFB. Took my wife who was a fan but she left a super fan and she wants to go every year now. Environment is off the charts.

[@Bakarost]

take her to LSU and wait for LSU fans to chant SSTDB shell def come back every year garunteeeeeee

[@mcat3309]

@@Bakarost Yep. I hope the OU game at LSU is at night!

[@spidabetterthenantman]

rice eccles stadium left the chat

[@TrojanManXLT]

Great list. Now that i live out West (moved from Gainesville) I'll be going to Husky Stadium this fall

[@ZachMauch]

You got to visit Stillwater. Consistently called one of the most (or the most) difficult places to play in the conference by the players.

[@Geep615]

That’s not saying much in that conference. Even with OU and Texas still included

[@nicholaspowell7931]

Clemson is not as good as it used to be, The University has sold out to loud music and fancy lights crap. When they were winning NC and in the early 2000s and 2014 Louisville game were very loud games but now fans dont get into it as much as it used to wish the University would just let the fans be the environment again because we can make it the one of the loudest if not the loudest stadium in the country

[@chrisg4931]

Come to Clemson at VT in Nov…and bring plugs for the 5 minute entrance. Your list will change some.

[@chrisg4931]

And NO to the naysayers… it’s not just about a rock song!