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[@european-reacts]

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[@urstruly00]

Check out the Chiefs ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 NFL we are known for being rabid and broke the sound Barrier. We are crazy.

[@urstruly00]

Half time I grew up in the marching band.

[@michellegardenier2174]

Check out Penn States whiteout against Michigan also check out the marching bands like USC Trojans Marching Band and Penn State marching band

[@Deuceakaq1]

Watch the michigan vs Ohio state game biggest rivalry in all of sports

[@PurpleObscuration]

The state of California probably has the most universities and they also have the oldest bowl game, the "ROSE BOWL" game, the granddaddy of all bowl game which is broadcast worldwide January first

[@marcrichcreek7416]

One of the most touching traditions is at Iowa. Across the street from the Iowa stadium is a children's hospital and before the game, all of the fans wave to the children that are looking out of their windows from the hospital. This is the most emotional tradition in college football. (in my opinion)

[@martygreene157]

Hey I grew up in East Tennessee and I bleed pure orange. But I can not deny that this is one of the most Awesome traditions in College sports.

[@snerdterguson]

Never heard of that one. Very nice. I've always loved the Notre Dame and Navy tradition of each team standing together for BOTH school songs, regardless of who wins or where the game is played. Just a long running show of mutual respect.

[@dustyhills8911]

I'm a Michigan fan, but an Iowa City area native. It is the best tradition because of what it means to those kids. 2 of my nephews have received care at the Stead Family Children's Hospital.

[@marcantonio7466]

Just thinking about it get me emotional 🥲

[@localguy5888]

HE SAID PASSIONATE.

[@JessBecause77]

I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned, but in October of 1988, the game between LSU and Auburn was the first college football game to have fans reaction to a play register on the Richter scale. It became known as the Earthquake game. Since then, there have been many other games that were also added to the list of earthquake games.

[@scottbrooks2255]

LET THE VALLEY SHAKE!!! GEAUX LSU TIGERS!!!

[@jakeromeroful]

Lsu baby SEC is best

[@alwaysflushinpublic]

Tis true, I was there to cheer against Auburn - that's always my #1 : whoever is playing against those guys.

[@Careless-carefree]

In the southern states of America ,football is almost a religion. They take it very seriously.

[@ActiœnMan]

High school yeah but any power 5 conference college team is on even ground with "enthusiasm"

[@appo9357]

“Almost”? 😂

[@waltermaples3998]

WAR EAGLE 🦅 !!! 🧡💙👍

[@samrobertson-nt9yp]

​@@waltermaples3998aw bless your heart. We'll see you next week ROLLTIDE xo🐘❤️

[@waltermaples3998]

@@samrobertson-nt9yp .We have to play better than we are today. But as you know anything can happen at the Iron Bowl. 😉🐅🦅.❤️👍

[@dustyhills8911]

Michigan Stadium is the 3rd largest in the world and largest in the United States. The seating capacity is technically 107,000+ but they have packed in standing room crowds and hold the record for attendance with 115,000 at one game. The coordination of fans' colors is achieved through social media in the weeks leading up to the game. Each stadium has their own unique traditions involving chants, cheers, music and the marching band. The most "football state" is probably Texas, but many Midwestern and southern states are also very passionate about college football. Usually in states where they don't have an NFL team. I was part of the 109,000 at Michigan in 2021 and we all rushed the field after beating Ohio State. A big game like the ones you viewed, with big match ups that draw TV viewers, tickets can range from $200 (seats at top of stadium) to $2,000.

[@dustyhills8911]

And that's U-S-C (University of South Carolina) not "USC" Southern California.

[@valeriestickler4187]

Michigander here and there is Nothing like the rush of being at The Big House when Michigan beats whomever they are playing! BUT Michigan vs Ohio State OMG couldn't afford 2023 game tickets (even knowing a student or two) what a game!!!

[@benjamindouglas862]

​@@dustyhills8911you mean the university of spoiled children

[@nate24680]

Michigan used to hold more but they made the seats bigger a couple years ago, and that's why they have a lower attendance than years past

[@Bamabill01]

We will see you on New Years Day. Roll Tide!

[@justinking9975]

The second stadium, (Tennessee), those field goal posts actually ended up in the river. lol.

[@timphillips4027]

Loved this video. It’s awesome to see someone outside the US appreciate the passion we have for college football. There’s nothing like it. Also, the “Alaska” comment made me audibly laugh.

[@mcm0324]

This guy is an idiot!

[@LFSquirrel307]

3:18 That's Tennessee's stadium. It also holds over 100,000 people. What you saw was a last second field goal to win the game against Alabama last year. They hadn't beaten Alabama in 15 years and they finally did it. That's why the stadium went crazy. The South does college football the best. I went to a small college in Mississippi for 2 years and they are passionate down there. Although the Midwest states, Plain states, Mountain states are equally as passionate for college.

[@themulattomaker2602]

One thing to add, if nobody else has said it. He asked if it was a championship- nope, it was the middle of the season. But beating your rival is EVERYTHING. Also, they took that goalpost out of the stadium, down the street, and threw it in the damn river 🤣

[@loridavidson9465]

Population of State College 40k…over 100k on game day.

[@gabrieldrummond8647]

Now tell him why they were so happy to win the game that game. First win in 15 years.

[@LFSquirrel307]

@@gabrieldrummond8647 I did say that...

[@gabrieldrummond8647]

@@LFSquirrel307 apologies……..ROLL TIDE ROLL…..

[@CoastScribbler]

Yes, I watched until the end, when the Oregon Ducks sang and danced to 'Shout!' which was made popular by the film that was made at the University of Oregon "Animal House." My son, my wife, indeed, my whole family are Ducks! But when we retired, my wife and I moved to Alabama, and we very much enjoy the Alabama Crimson Tide which was also shown as they sang 'Dixieland Delight' by the band called 'Alabama.' In fact these two teams are both in contention to get into the national championship playoffs this year. Of course inside my house we want to support the Ducks, but the Alabama flag proudly flies from my upstairs window! You ask where university football is most popular? I've lived all across the country, and you might as well ask who likes breathing oxygen the most!

[@KarreeBoyle]

We had friends who moved from KY to AL. I warned them ahead of time that in 10 days they would eed to go change over their driver's license, and declare a team of choice at the same time. She looked at me like I had three heads. After their first college football season living there she told me she could totally understand what I was talking about. lol

[@d.wayneharbison8691]

You only like Alabama because Auburn stomped a mudhole in Oregon for the national championship game back in 2011. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see the game because I was living in South Korea at the time, but I was tied to my computer watching the play action football field on the update site.

[@CoastScribbler]

@@d.wayneharbison8691 thanks so much for telling me about my own thoughts. I've actually been fond of Bama since reading about Bear Bryant's teams when I was a kid back in the 1960's. In the immortal words of B. Bunny, "What a maroon!"

[@steventambon2588]

- The "white crowd" was more than just the white pom poms. That is Penn State and they do White Out games where everyone comes wearing all white. And that is the second biggest stadium in the country, holding 106,000 people. -It depends on the college football game that you attend for the price. Some are extremely cheap, others are very hard to get a ticket so they are expensive -The fireworks are not only for championships, we use them regularly. I think that Tennessee game was their first win over Alabama in recent history (or ever. I forget and I am from Pennsylvania so I don't pay much attention to them). 1

[@theknightswhosay]

Lol it wasn’t the first ever. They’ve played them every year for decades. There was a time when Alabama often had losing records.

[@boffo63]

As a Buckeye, those White Out games at Penn St. are tough as hell.

[@scottkanzelmeyer4474]

Capacity may be 106,000, but almost always have attendance of about 110,000. I marched with the Penn State Blue Band in the early 80s when the stadium was smaller, but attendance was still about 100,000. It was such a thrill to march out of the tunnel at 120 beat per minute for pregame.

[@bp-ob8ic]

Michigan, Tennessee, Penn State, Virginia Tech , South Carolina (USC), Wisconsin, Alabama, LSU (Louisiana State), Ohio State, Florida State, Oregon. These schools and so many more have rich traditions with legends and context behind each. And, yes, I stayed to the end (1). This was great to see your reactions.

[@MrHeathjones299]

I didn't know that Southern Cal was in South Carolina,

[@bp-ob8ic]

​@@MrHeathjones299 Yeah, it gets confusing at times. They were chanting "USC" but the end zone paint clearly said Carolina.

[@Joe45-91]

Yea, that Sandstorm/USC chant is cringe. Choose something else

[@BibleBois]

Yo how is Georgia not in this list

[@chaz_eptv1430]

@@MrHeathjones299 South carolina is the real USC

[@areguapiri]

In college sports, most of the fans are alumni (graduates of the university) or current students at the university. That is why there is so much passion. They all love their university!

[@teresadavidson3706]

I am glad you were shown the video of Virginia Tech. The crowd goes totally wild as Enter Sandman is played on the speakers and the team runs onto a field. The fans' jumping causes the ground to shake so much that it registers on a nearby earthquake detector. It's an experience that transcends the concept of excitement. I have had season tickets for years many years for Virginia Tech football, so I speak from personal experience. This video specifically is at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. The visiting team was Notre Dame.

[@yaimavol]

When they do the color coded games they check your seat section when you enter and offer you a shirt with the right color to make sure the stadium looks the way they want. It's pretty amazing to walk into a stadium and see them do white/black, orange/white, or any other combination of colors with the fans in the stands. There is nothing like the fanaticism of college football fans anywhere in the world. It is much bigger than the NFL

[@insertcolorherehawk3761]

The NFL is bigger, but FBS is more passionate

[@realwickedbrew]

That’s cute that Tennessee has to give away shirts to make it happen.

[@yaimavol]

@@realwickedbrew They charge $ 350 for a seat and that's not the best ones. They are not giving anything away

[@brendanlow586]

5:48 This is mainly a college thing, most (if not all) NFL teams don’t have pre game celebrations like this.

[@colleenmonell1601]

Here in the USA we LOVE our sports and it starts at a young age. The fan participation starts in some cases when kids are 10 yrs old like for little league baseball. High school sports are another level especially in some parts of the US, however in university it blows up to almost professional levels and for some universities the fans far exceed the NFL. We are very loyal to our communities to death! I still find it interesting that this makes the US so unique.

[@navbravic1355]

The level of fandom at college level is unique to the US and I think the particular atmosphere that a college crowd brings (coordinated crowd of 100k people) is unique, and we've also got the biggest stadiums in the world (8 of the 10 largest stadiums in the world are at US colleges--Europe has none over 100k)... ...BUT pretty much everywhere in the world, kids start playing sports at a young age, and I'd argue that fandom is a lot more extreme/loyal in other places outside the US (I'm American btw). Look into Soccer Hooliganism, in Europe, but also in South America where (relatively) many people have been literally kidnapped / murdered over soccer. I'm not saying there aren't some unique aspects to American fandom, but loyal fanbases and kids starting sports at a young age are not among them.

[@TylerAllenmichael]

1- and the most passionate fans in CFB are Nebraska Cornhusker fans. Many states have NFL as their most popular team in the state, but Nebraska is one of the few where the college football team is the most popular and supported.

[@billwell9266]

The Jump Around is the University of Wisconsin. They had to have structural engineers study the old upper deck of the stadium because it moves so much during the jump around.

[@kevinmoore2929]

Opposing teams have joined in with UW's Jump Around. Virginia Tech's entrance has registered on siesmagraphs in the 2.0-3.0 range

[@calneigbauer7542]

It has actually registered as a earthquake a few times I was told by my brother he is a uw Madison alum

[@joshuawiedenbeck6944]

It's a great stadium. You can look out past the stadium at lake Mendota (giant lake) in the background. Downtown Madison is in a frenzy on game day.

[@brucefellenz7637]

Fun fact: Camp Randall Stadium is over 100 years old. It was built in 1917! There is only a couple stadiums that are older.

[@frenchfrey65]

@@brucefellenz7637 and on the site of a former Civil War base, hence the name of the stadium.

[@Tcheera]

10:15 University of Wisconsin doing "Jump Around" by House of Pain -- a pretty famous East Coast (Boston) Hip Hop song from the early 1990s. When they do it it's pretty thunderous and sounds like the stadium might collapse (and I'm not so sure if one day it won't), but now they've been doing it for quite awhile. Although we have a pretty good engineering department so I'm sure they've taken a look at it since the tradition started. The lead rapper / singer of that Everlast came here to launch it in person -- I think it may have been shortly after the pandemic restrictions subsided and started letting full crowds back in. Because the University of Wisconsin campus is so densely populated and our students are tightly packed near a highly populous downtown business sector and the state capitol, Covid hit really hard here and the hospitals although really big, are just not big enough that they could handle the outbreaks from the University on top of the general population (The university makes up like 1/5 to 1/6 of the city), so our campus was put to remote a lot longer than some for safety with students sent to work from their homes, dorms kept mostly empty except for students on visas or without somewhere else to go. When things reopened they were even wilder.

[@andrewschliewe6392]

Before Jump Around, they were doing the 5th Quarter and the stadium was shaking even back then, and I'm talking about Pre-Barry era.

[@christopherrogers1795]

A night game at LSU against an SEC opponent is a transcendent experience

[@Dinkdownn]

You ain’t lyin 💜⚜️🐯

[@zacharyrogerssr9331]

I went as a kid in 08 and it was an out of body experience. I don't think LSU night games are safe for kids though

[@Jeremy-pb5xk]

Bama fan here, nothing scarier than Death Valley on a Fall Saturday night

[@liquidpatriot4480]

For college and highschool football the half time show is usually a marching band performance. If you want to see a good one react to: Ohio State marching band does blockbuster songs.

[@gordonpsmith8958]

And they have a huge presence on KZbin

[@stevekendra8983]

Michigan stadium (the big house) officially holes just north of 107,000 people. The all time attendance record is around 115,000 fans. It's the largest stadium (not nascar) in the western hemisphere and I believe 3rd largest in the world. Go Blue!

[@notsauer]

And I’m pretty sure one of the larger stadiums is in North Korea, so do we really count that? Should really be #2 lol

[@aura81295]

I was with you to the end. Just found you today and watched several of your reactions. It's fun to see what people from other parts of the world think about different aspects of American culture.

[@cschaf19]

Another sports recommendation - I would love to see a reaction to “92,003: Volleyball Day in Nebraska.” The women’s volleyball program at the University of Nebraska recently set the world attendance record for a women’s sporting event.

[@donaldgarner5325]

every away set attendance records so the huskers fans travel to watch great volleyball

[@CHILLknowsfootball]

All of these games are just regular season games. The post season games (the New Year's 6 bowl games, and National Championship game) are held in NFL stadiums except for the Rose Bowl. Foreigners see our regular season games and think they must be championship games but that's just how big our games are.

[@Traci2000]

I'm from Alabama and I can say with certainty that we are crazy for college football!! It's such a fun and amazing experience! I really hope you get to go to a game one day. Go to a rivalry game if you can because those are the most intense. #1

[@DonovanGG__]

I can’t believe what happened last night😭😭

[@Traci2000]

​@@DonovanGG__I know! And on the 10th anniversary of the kick six, too. Just goes to show, you never know what can happen in the Iron Bowl!

[@DonovanGG__]

@@Traci2000 I was standing in the corner of the end zone where Isaiah Bond caught the 4th and 31 pass😭😭😭 I literally have it on video bc I figured we were gonna win with an almost 100% guaranteed stop but no😭😭

[@Traci2000]

@@DonovanGG__ I'm a Bama fan and I thought for sure y'all had it. No way we were getting that. No one was more shocked than us at that miracle they somehow pulled outta their butts, lmao. Still, that would be an amazing moment to be a part of live and in color. You're part of a piece of football history! Win or lose, you gotta love/hate the Iron Bowl!

[@mrwerevamp]

I'm not from Alabama but this is 100% true

[@ArgentAppeal]

Really enjoying your reactions videos, do not worry about your accent or pauses cause this is your channel. Greetings from Nebraska, USA. Good luck with the channel, but learning is the best for anyone. God Bless you and yours.

[@johnmiceli3274]

if you ever get to the states you have to go to the Grove at Ole Miss to tailgate for a football game

[@newgrl]

The LSU game song is Garth Brooks, "Callin' Baton Rouge". Louisiana State University is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Garth Brooks ROCKS!

[@jeff-hg8je]

Garth Brooks is a WOKE SOCIALIST DEMOCRAT😢

[@Ashnotashamed]

Nebraska has an amazing stadium and one of the most passionate fan bases because we haven’t made a bowl game in 7 almost 8 years and our stadium sells out every game

[@somanysons5768]

Gooo HUSKERS!!!

[@EthanFrankCountryMusic]

as an iowa fan, im telling ya, this just may be the year for you guys.

[@mimiv3088]

TEXAS all the way for football. Even the High School games are full of students,staff and families. And yes. They stole the goal post😁. Every state loves their college/university football. And the "entrance" is just fun. There's just something special when there in the stands jumping, cheering and having a general great time with thousands of people. When you come to the United States, come in the fall during game season and catch a game. You won't regret it. ❤ from Texas 🇺🇸 #1

[@WyattRyeSway]

Agree!!!! Texas all the way!!!

[@McLeod2022]

I'm upper midwest so I post from the MI and OSU area with only loose ties to TX... everybody of mine there is a migrant. Brings to mind Lyle Lovett's song That's Right (you're not from Texas, but Texas want you anyway..)🤣🤣. TX is THE state and that's just from my experiences and from fam afar. My kiddo chose the Longhorns at a very early age, without any input by me, and (like them or not) he's a die hard Hook'em kiddo.

[@timmah2723]

Agreed, but that’s the Chilean flag 😂

[@WyattRyeSway]

@@timmah2723 …..you would be surprised how many people I mention that to and they comment they didn’t notice. There are no state flags available and the country flags are in alphabetical order. It’s kind of funny.

[@andrewschliewe6392]

Agree, High schools play in stadium that seat almost 25,000 fans and are always sold out.

[@anthonybush607]

The energy behind college athletics is just palpable. It can send shivers down your spine, especially in a place like Doak Campbell stadium when they plant the spear for FSU games. #1

[@dylanburgess5069]

Fsu has the best entrance against notre dame in 2013, you should check it out.

[@pushpak]

3:00 Not a championship game.University of Tennessee Volunteers vs Alabama Crimson Tide. First time the Vols beat Alabama in 15 years.

[@welrod94]

The one around 8:00 minutes is virginia tech in Blacksburg Virginia and they come out to the song "enter sandman" the crown jumping and hollering actually registers as a small earthquake. It is 100% an honor to have grew up 30ish mins from lane stadium. **let me just say video doesnt do it justice its crazy loud. I seen sam howell said va techs college stadium is louder than anyother stadium hes played in including nfl stadiums. Which says alot lol

[@2299jsimon]

Even High School games are filled with passion and excitement.

[@musicseeker247]

Part of the Pageantry of College Football is each team's unique Fight Songs. The Bands will play it at halftime, before the game and during big plays in the game. When the crowd and bands get going, it makes for an awesome experience to be there in the stands. Nothing else like it! I recommend you watch "Top 25 College Football Fight Songs" and then decide which is your personal favorite. Cheers!

[@armanii4005]

Pretty much every game has an environment like this, not only championship games

[@shadowfire_08]

9:06 this is my alma mater, the University of South Carolina Gamecocks 🤙🏻🐓 they are chanting USC lol. and before they play Sandstorm, they actually do a pre-entrance with the theme of 2001 A Space Odyssey. do yourself a favor & check that out too

[@ronclark9724]

Most of the different clips were from pre game activities, except when they were tearing down the goal posts. Most huge college football stadiums are in a medium size city , not the largest in their state, so selling out 90 to 100 thousand seats is not easy to do. University students are young adults and can easily join the party they put on during the pre game activities. And the pre game activities are basically the same every game, so the fans learn all the songs by the end of a season. Add the half time activities and the songs and chants upon scoring in the game, it is a constant party atmosphere. Have fun!

[@deeleebee13]

the goal posts aren't normally brought down usually if it happens its an unranked team expected to loose who wins or beating your rival

[@chrisconley8583]

Here’s how I’d describe it, as someone that’s from Boston (s non college football area, yeah there’s Boston College, not the same) that went to Tennessee vs Georgia game in Georgia. It’s kind of like going to church. The people who attend regularly know what to do when it happens. There’s almost no difference between “Ok now we pray” or “now we sing” and during the kickoffs “we are going to bark like a dog (or Dawgs as the are called) and when they score “We are going to sing the school’s fight song (which is called “Glory Glory”).

[@tonyschmitz1997]

That’s a tough question to say which state has the most passion for college football. It kind of depends on what your criteria is. I’d have to say it’s Nebraska because Nebraska is the only state that has only one division 1 program thsts also a major D-1 program and it’s the highest level of football in the state. They’ve got a sellout streak that goes all the way back to 1962. Even when their not a great team the whole state turns its attention to the Husker football team on game day. Farmers listen on the combine or tractor, every bar is filled with people watching the game and people have watch parties at their houses. Even if your not at the game everyone across the state wears red on game day to show their support. The football stadium also becomes the 3rd largest city in the state on game day.

[@ravenm6443]

You never ask too many questions! If someone says so, they can find a corner and talk to air. Hope you get a chance to see a football game here. It can be pretty wild! I watched to the end 🙂

[@Raggmopp-xl7yf]

Fans? My dude! That is their SCHOOL! And decades from now it will Still be their School. Alumni make up a huge part of any college support base.

[@ChrisRobbins1231]

Honestly I’m from Michigan had no idea Oregon did that chant at the end, that’s a great one. Going to be fun to have them in the B1G next year. Can’t wait for a UofM road game there.

[@DucksForever87]

It’s called Shout. We do it between the third and fourth quarters. Can’t wait to go to the Big House next year.

[@devincoleman2870]

9:52 is USC for University of South Carolina

[@EccentricWarmonger]

The Ohio State - Michigan rivalry is one of the craziest in the country. The Ohio State team lost this year to Michigan and within minutes Twitter/x blew up with saying they should fire the coach. His record is 56-7. So he's won 56 games and only lost 7... But he loses to Michigan and everybody wants him fired.

[@boffo63]

Well, it is 3 in a row now. LOL You know how it is. Yall lost 15 of 16. That must have felt like the Bengals of the 90s. I felt that then.

[@brettwillard8892]

14, you don't get to claim the forfeit. Cheating doesn't get you a win back after the NCAA makes you vacate it. ​@@boffo63

[@williamhamilton6643]

Go Blue!!

[@JackMenendez]

The Football State is Texas because of the High School traditions. I live in Oregon, and Football is strong here too.

[@aliecat199]

The University of Wisconsin has performed the song “Jump Around” at halftime of home games for decades. College football had some great traditions! #1

[@prollins6443]

And the crowd jumping around usually ends up registering on the seismic scale at a lab nearby! The biggest recording I remember was equivalent to a 2.8 earthquake!

[@cosmicyeti6804]

The Wisconsin fight song is based on the Budweiser beer song. The song’s rhythm matched the residant frequency of the stadium and the song had to be slowed down to prevent damage or failure of the stadium. Also, the song, “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond is also a big deal!

[@Hossafy]

End of the 3rd quarter, not halftime

[@Crps-qe3zs]

#1 Alaska is too small in population & crazy cold. Kids go to school in -50° weather. You have to know these college game day starts with tailgates, parties in the parking lot with food & drinking after the games there's continue to drink & party.They are all day events not just for big games but for reg season games

[@nathanlawson313]

Michigan stadium: Seats 107,501 Average attendance 113,000+ Highest ever 115,000+ 3rd biggest stadium in world behind Cricket stadium in India and biggest one is in N.Korea.

[@gordonpsmith8958]

(Brazil has a futbol stadium of 150K.)

[@secretarts]

College and High School Football are traditionally followed sporting events. Each team has their own VERY loyal fans, who buy all kinds of merchandise, shirts, hats, stadium seats, you name it they have it for their team. And in many states, like Texas, high school football is not just a game, it is a relgious thing. Whole towns shut totally down for friday night games. They made a movie about Friday Night Lights, actually several of them. We take our sports very seriously, and too that end "1"

[@nickerpsg1]

All the states are like this when their teams play. The colors in the stadium usually reflect the teams colors !!!! You want to see something amazing , check our the marching band of the Texas A&M Aggies...ASTONSHING !!!!

[@HemlockRidge]

The "White Out" stadium is Penn State (The Pennsylvania State University) . The Penn State colors are Blue & White. Their uniforms are navy blue and white at home, and all white on the road. Beaver Stadium (named for James A. Beaver, ex-governor of PA) is actually the 2nd largest stadium in the US, with a capacity of 106,572. But the largest crowd was 110,889. The whole color coding for a stadium started here. The White Out game (once a year) is generally considered "the best atmosphere in college football". One really must experience it to understand.

[@OkiePeg411]

You have earned my subscription. I look forward to watching more. I've been to several University of Oklahoma home football games. It was so fun. I went with my friend who was an OU football in the early 70s he is a letterman and we attended the letterman BBQ cookout before the game. The reason why college football is so big is because its much easier to get to a college game in your state than to get to an NFL game. Also, there are a lot of former university students (graduates) that support their alma mater. Football is a HUGE money maker for universities. Nearly every student has a part in the game, whether as a band member, cheerleader, parking attendant, etc. My friend is now in his 70s and as a letterman, STILL receives help and support from his (former) coaches and teammates!!! In 2021 he had a very serious medical event that stemmed from his years of football. When his former coach got word as to his situation he gathered every resource he knew to help him with any problem he was having. The (famous) Barry Switzer even visited him in the hospital and helped him get his military benefits he was told by the VA that he didn't qualify for but actually DID qualify for. The VA was denying his 26 years of service!?!? But Barry Switzer got it straightened out within a coupke of days!!!

[@braddesarmeaux8865]

I love the questions. That's how you learn things! And while most people here (depending on what state they're from, because they might not have a professional team) would probably prefer pro football just because of the skill level, I love what you said about the presentation of college football. I'm from Michigan and I prefer college football just because of how much more fun college games can be than pro games. Both are SUPER fun, but college has the marching bands and the huge presentations and the crazy college kids, and the insane tailgates. The atmosphere, especially at night games is something I've never seen anywhere else. Plus all the NFL stadiums are in big cities. The college stadiums are on campuses, meaning they're usually in smaller towns or in the middle of a neighborhood with houses around them. Some of the stadiums are close to 100 years old too, which is very rare in the NFL.

[@Eric_Ax]

Shout, at Autzen, after the 3rd quarter, is such a hype vibe

[@nlitnd1isaloof]

Virginia Tech's home games are insane. what you saw was 80,000 people welcoming the team onto the field singing Metallica's "Enter the Sandman." It's their rally song and the video TRULY DOES NOT do this one justice! You have to be there, sing it, and feel it. Absolutely insane. The entire downtown of Blacksburg, Virginia feels the rock when a game is in town. No words, bro.

[@Gladiator6]

Just a backstory for the second one that’s Tennessee and they were playing Alabama our biggest rivals we haven’t beat them in 25 years and finally did and became the best team in football for the first time since 1998

[@justyouraveragejoe7359]

Really enjoyed your video. College football's passion is unmatched in any other sport in America. I attended a University of Washington football game where they were playing the biggest rival, and you couldn't help but not get caught up in the insanity. If you ever get the chance, I highly recommend it. #1

[@RoNFphy]

Alabama has one of the best rivalries in all of college football. Auburn-Alabama game (also known as the Iron Bowl) is crazy. War Eagle!

[@lesleydickens8831]

Your English is very good! Yes, college football is huge here especially in the south (many states don’t have a NFL team). My husband is a huge Mississippi State fan and I went to Alabama. If you ever want to attend - just ask - many fans can get you tickets, fan gear, and everything for free. We love sharing our traditions!

[@pointermom7641]

You might want to check out some Texas A&M halftime shows. They’re band is probably the most amazing I’ve ever seen.

[@yaimavol]

Ticket prices for a game depend on where you sit in college. It will range from $ 150 to $ 1000 if you get the best seats

[@mtg712]

most passion is probably Texas. seemingly the whole state shuts down early on Friday nights during the season and that's just for high school games

[@michaelpeli2429]

Here till the end. As far as more popular than the NFL, it depends on the region. Generally, in the Northeast and West Coast, especially in the big cities, NFL is more popular, but more than half the states don't have pro teams, so college football and sports is more popular there, especially in the South and Midwest. So if you live in a city with pro sports, unless you have some connection to the University, or moved from another region, you would probably support your local pro team, or both. Also, college basketball is very big. Plus, each of these universities have 10 to 16 different sports teams for both men and women, which means each campus has huge sports complexes with many stadiums and practice facilities. Can't wait for the next video.

[@amorky8391]

I dont even like football but i love these videos. The energy when youre present in a crowd like that is crazy and so much fun

[@fyrf0x8910]

6:11 Texas and it isn't even remotely close, but the entire southern US follows football like a religion. College football has more of a following for many reasons, mainly because, while the NFL only has 32 teams, there are literally hundreds of colleges that have football programs, from the giants of the SEC like the Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs, and Louisiana State Tigers, to Ivy League schools like Harvard, Princeton, and Yale, to the comparatively tiny football programs of Ball State, Murray State, Lindenwood, etc. So this in a way results in similar fanbases and a similar vibe that European professional leagues have, since there are usually hundreds of professional clubs fighting through a pro-rel system there.

[@FLYGUYMTWC]

The band jumping around is the Wisconsin Marching Band. The entire crowd jumps up and down at the end of the third quarter. The stadium had to be reinforced to make it safe and it registers as a small earthquake.

[@daleowen2606]

Michigan's stadium is the 3rd largest in the world. North Korea has the largest and India has the 2nd largest

[@nutcracker028]

Nebraska has the most hardcore fans of any state. The entire state (and surrounding areas) is unified behind a singular team. The stadium becomes the third largest city in the state during games. We also have the longest sellout streak in college football with 396 consecutive sellouts and counting (and we're having a bad decade).

[@iteachlit]

14:35 They didn’t include the best part of FSU’s tradition! It’s not the war chant-it’s Osceola and Renegade. ♥️💛

[@34missgreen]

❤💛🏹

[@dylanburgess5069]

Either part of it is still the best in college football. I agree with you though, that is probably the best part.

[@scottkanzelmeyer4474]

The white out shot was pregame after the band has completed it's show and before the team enters the stadium. The band also performs at halftime.

[@satsunada]

Honestly, the #1 tradition is Iowa State's wave toward the Children's Hospital nearby. The entire stadium stops, turns and waves at the kids going through treatment there who are viewing through the windows. And I mean the entire stadium, fans, press, both teams, referees, everybody.

[@EricMcLuen]

That's Iowa in Iowa City, not little brother in Ames. But yes, still get teary.

[@JG-PyroTX]

Last time I was at a Michigan game there was 106,000 people in the stadium. It's such a fun environment. Also University of Texas has a real cannon they fire when they score and each kickoff/punt.

[@sandybeaches982]

1. Some college football games have fans get so crazy that it registers as an earthquake on the Richter Scale! 😂

[@sidneywallace406]

South Carolina vs Tennessee November 2022.

[@FlynnLives9126]

The Jump Around at Wisconsin, at 10:16 is most impressive in person, next best on TV when you see the cameras shaking because off all the people jumping up and down.

[@southmcl]

1 Can't wait to see your video from you first college football game. Come to America friend!

[@crazydaisyj]

Great video clear to the end! There’s nothing like the feeling of being a part of a passionate college football crowd! For me, I’m a Boise State Bronco fan. Smaller school, smaller crowd, but we are just as passionate as any one of these big schools.

[@CHILLknowsfootball]

Texas is most passionate about football. All the southern states are really passionate though.

[@Banyo__]

To answer your question: Southern States. Period. They are the most insane and passionate fans about college football. You literally grow up in a "football family" where your dad/mom went to whatever southern university, then all the kids go there and play for or support the team, or you go to a school "for football," because you want to be part of these types of crowds. They do not kid when they say football is a religion, because it really is.

[@Shaw2184]

I'm from Michigan and between Michigan State University and University of Michigan, we go hard. But NOBODY, goes as hard for football like Texas.

[@williamhamilton6643]

Go Blue!

[@derekdahmes9628]

Watched to the end my man! I love college football and love seeing people experience the craziness of it for the first time.

[@KajunMoo70]

Love your reaction videos! I’m a Louisiana native, born and raised in Baton Rouge which is the state capitol and home to our LSU Fightin’ Tigers! The song that the crowd was singing along to is by Garth Brooks and the song is “Callin’ Baton Rouge⚜️”. Garth has not played a concert in Baton Rouge for 24 years but when he played in June 2022 at LSU Stadium, when he began to sing “Callin’ Baton Rouge”, the crowd of 100,000+ roared so loud that it registered on the Richter scale as a small earthquake!

[@ccsbal]

Yes! Louisiana. The college is in Baton Rouge. The song is “Callin Baton Rouge” by Garth Brooks. When he came here on his stadium tour and sang that song in Tiger Stadium, the crowd of 102k+ made such a ruckus that it showed up as a minor earthquake. Check it out- there’s several clips on KZbin!

[@jmkiser33]

I hate to admit it, but its Texas that has the most passion about football. #1

[@zlange22]

NFL level stadiums at the High School level says it all

[@archersfriend5900]

I live near Kansas City, Missouri. Literally, 3/4 of the entire population will wear some article of clothing that is red the day of home games. Little old ladies will wear red to church, sports are that popular. The crazy coordinated dressing for all the fans in the stadiums happens at home games. They will sell out all the tickets to local fans, so no other colors will be present. It happens even in some high-schools. The Super Bowl is different. People go to that for the spectacle not to root for the teams. The SuperBowl location moves from city to city, so most people at the Superbowl are corporate tickets or out if towners.

[@kokomo9764]

If I had to pick a state that was most passionate about football it would be Texas. At all levels there is intense passion, even at the high-school level and younger. The came you asked about was not Virgina Tech and Michigan. It was Virgina Tech and Notre Dame. Notre Dame has been a top college football team for over a hundred years.

[@snerdterguson]

Texas definitely for HS football. Maybe college as well. But in NFL, I think Buffalo has everyone beat for pure passion. Those people are bonkers.

[@gordonpsmith8958]

I suspect you already had an idea about the potential answers to this question if you answered with the only state that basically doesn’t play football (weather, low population). Alaska’s definitely not the number 1 state in that regard….

[@prodigyjed8517]

as a south carolina fan, being apart of sandstorm at williams-bryce is the greatest thing i have ever done. its almost emotional to see so many people rally behind something so simple as a game.

[@PogueMahone1]

For my friend European: Here is a rundown of the stadiums and teams shown in the video. -------------------------- 1st clip -- Michigan Stadium "The Big House" (cap. 107,601), Ann Arbor, Mi, home of the U. Michigan Wolverines (Maize & Navy Blue); 2nd clip -- Neyland Stadium (cap. 101,915), Knoxville, TN, home of the U. Tennessee Volunteers (Orange & White); 3rd clip -- End of game after Michigan Wolverines home victory; 4th clip -- Beaver Stadium (cap. 106,572), College Township, PA, home of the Penn State U. Nittany Lions (Navy Blue & White); 6th clip -- Lane Stadium (cap. 65,632), Blacksburg, VA, with the Virginia Tech U. Hokies (Maroon & Orange) hosting the U. Notre Dame (IL) Fighting Irish (Navy Blue & Gold); 7th clip -- Williams/Brice Stadium (cap. 77,559), Columbia, SC, home of the U. South Carolina Gamecocks (Garnet, Black & White); 8th clip -- Camp Randall Stadium (cap. 75,822), Madison, Wi, home of the U. Wisconsin Badgers (Red and White); 9th clip -- Bryant/Denny Stadium (cap. 100,077), Tuscaloosa, AL, home of the U. Alabama Crimson Tide (Crimson, Cool Grey & White); 10th clip -- Tiger Stadium (cap. 102,321), Baton Rouge, LA, home of the Louisiana State (LSU) Tigers (Purple & Gold); 11th clip -- Doak Campbell Stadium, (cap. 79, 560), Tallahassee, FL, home of the Floriday State (FSU) Seminoles (Garnet & Gold); 12th clip -- Autzen Stadium, (cap. 54,000), Eugene, OR, home of the U. Oregon Ducks (Green & Gold); In these and other U.S. major college towns, autumn Saturdays start early -- 3 or 4 hrs before kickoff, with beer and BBQ at pre-game "tail-gate parties" -- and end late in the frat houses and taverns. It is an all-day/night feast and revel that will test any party animal's stamina and it's a wonder how I survived so many of them! For games between ranked opponents or traditional rivals, these places rock like nowhere else on Earth! I hope this will help increase your understanding and interest of/in the U.S. and our passion over the hard-hitting game of American football.

[@european-reacts]

Amazing 🙌

[@averagehum4n]

@@european-reacts as a Tennessean and a Knoxvillian it saddens me the clip where we took the posts didn’t show us throwing it in the Tennessee river

[@midtownbrownstyle321]

The marching band usually performs at halftime. However, sometimes there is a pre-game performance. I’m from Mississippi and we have an amazing stadium.

[@gabrieldrummond8647]

Now for the country song on the Alabama clip, is actually performed by the band Alabama. The state of Alabama is known as the heart of Dixie. The song is “Dixie land delight” we don’t have an NFL team in Alabama, so usually we just follow our player’s careers an root for the individuals. In Alabama has two choices for college football. University of Alabama or your wrong.

[@brucefellenz7637]

With you to the end. It was fun to watch your reaction to some of these iconic traditions. Nothing more fun than to dwell in new experiences. I feel Americans miss so much of that with Futbol. I’m very sheltered myself but love watching world cup. Premier League is also pretty cool and has its rowdy fun crowds.

[@kokomo9764]

Yes, those were the goal posts. This is not allowed anymore and rarely happens now.

[@markplunk743]

Tennessee did it last year when they beat Alabama

[@zlange22]

In my experience, they generally end up in a nearby river

[@vortexathletic]

The best games to go to would be Alabama vs Auburn, Ohio State vs Michigan, Oklahoma vs Texas, Army vs Navy, and the Penn State “whiteout” game! #1

[@blainegonzalez1399]

Texas has the most passion for football 100%. High school teams play on Friday nights and most of the smaller towns will shut down to watch 16 year old players

[@teeh.4754]

It’s between Texas and Florida for the most passionate about football easily. They have the most talent and the most teams that are successful and both states have 3 NFL teams. In Florida we call our 3 best colleges the big 3 because they ran college football for a long time in the 90s

[@GDM-f4i]

No one region has a corner on the passion and love for their college team. North, south, east and west have rabid fan bases.

[@zacharyrogerssr9331]

Absolutely fanatical. I grew up in SEC country but the best game I ever attended was North Dakota vs North Dakota State

[@Beardsandbars]

@@zacharyrogerssr9331great example of how it’s not limited to one state/region. People go crazy for their teams across the nation….even in the Dakotas.

[@williamhamilton6643]

When I lived in Ann Arbor for 10 years if we lost to Ohio State, or in a bowl game, it would ruin your entire year. It made winter seem longer and colder and you'd just count the days until September and another shot at your rivals. Fortunately, Michigan has beaten Ohio State for the last three years, but this year the Buckeyes look really good so it's game on and the greatest rivalry in sports continues!

[@ROMAD2006]

Treat yourself to a University of Oregon game at home. The Shout tradition is something to experience in person, it's absolutely amazing!!! Alumni from 2012 here

[@ItsAHedgehog]

Wisconsin has great crowds. They do Jump Around at the end of the third quarter and the whole stadium shakes. Then after the game, the marching band does the "fifth quarter" and plays lots of traditional UW songs. Go Bucky!