Ohio Stadium Ranks as One of the Best Stadiums in College Football

USA TODAY ranks best 25 CFB stadiums. Where did Ohio State land? Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire Opinion rankings are just that: opinion, but there are trends with these things, and when it comes to stadium rankings of college football programs, Ohio Stadium (affectionately known as the Horseshoe), where Ohio State plays, is generally ranked pretty highly. The architecture, the updates, the history, and how loud it gets on the banks of the Olentangy all play into the atmosphere and the perception of a stadium. The latest of these stadium rankings comes from our mothership, USA TODAY, and a panel of four writers that ranked the top 25 college football stadiums. Some leaned into the visual appeal, some into how hard it is to play, and some into tradition, but in the end, ten staff members came up with a comprehensive 25-stadium list, and Ohio Stadium is very high on the list as you'll see below. We go through the stadiums with the top ten first, from ten down to No. 1, then the rest of the top 25. This list will differ based on who makes it and from what part of the country it is penciled in from, but this is a more national one starting with No. 10. No. 10 - Ben Hill Griffin Stadium | Florida Gators Florida blasts out onto the field during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] Florida blasts out onto the field during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] More What USA TODAY says: "Florida fans singing Tom Petty's 'I Won't Back Down' before the fourth quarter might be a new tradition. It's also peak college football. The Swamp can roar with the best of them, even if the Gators haven't matched their glory years in recent seasons. Consider last season: Florida went 4-2 at home, including an upset of Texas, and 0-6 away." No. 9 - Bryant-Denny Stadium | Alabama Nov 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) has a big smile as he leaves the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated Mercer 52-7. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News Nov 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) has a big smile as he leaves the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated Mercer 52-7. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News More What USA TODAY says "You want history? How about the field where both Bear Bryant and Nick Saban walked the sideline while winning national championships by the bunches? It's also one of the toughest places to win. Alabama is 65-3 at Bryant-Denny the past 10 seasons. When 100,000 sets of crimson-and-white pompoms start shaking in the stands, you know: It's over."

No. 8 - Notre Dame Stadium | Notre Dame Notre Dame takes the field for the Blue-Gold spring game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in South Bend. Notre Dame takes the field for the Blue-Gold spring game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in South Bend. What USA TODAY says "There might be no other stadium that is a pictorial stand-in for college than the 'The House that Rockne Built.' Looming outside the stadium wall is the mural of 'Touchdown Jesus' that overlooks the field. Lines and lines of some of the sport's most memorable coaches and players. National championships galore. While the vibe might be different than that seen at some of the larger SEC fields, no one can deny that Notre Dame Stadium occupies a special place in the sport's landscape." No. 7 - Neyland Stadium | Tennessee A fan waits for his ball to be signed before a Savannah Bananas game against the Texas Tailgaters at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 23, 2026. A fan waits for his ball to be signed before a Savannah Bananas game against the Texas Tailgaters at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 23, 2026. What USA TODAY says "Simply put, Neyland Stadium is "a different type of loud," which is how former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield described playing there. And when the home team is thriving and "Rocky Top" plays on a loop, it's pure psychological torture. Former Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn called it "the loudest place I ever played." So loud, he said, the ball would tremble on the turf between plays." No. 6 - Sanford Stadium | Georgia Apr 18, 2026; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs cheerleaders run on the field during the Georgia Spring football game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Apr 18, 2026; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs cheerleaders run on the field during the Georgia Spring football game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images What USA TODAY says "The environment 'Between the Hedges' has made the Bulldogs nearly unbeatable at home under coach Kirby Smart. While the literally barking from Georgia fans doesn't always rattle your eardrums, Sanford Stadium can rumble when challenged. Georgia's .918 home winning percentage during the Kirby Smart era is a credit to the program Smart built. It's also a credit to Bulldogs fans. No. 5 - Autzen Stadium | Oregon Oregon defensive lineman Aydin Breland, center, leads the team out of the tunnel during the Oregon Ducks annual spring game on April 25, 2026 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. Oregon defensive lineman Aydin Breland, center, leads the team out of the tunnel during the Oregon Ducks annual spring game on April 25, 2026 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. What USA TODAY says "Size doesn't matter in the case of Autzen Stadium. While only boasting a capacity of 54,000, Oregon's home field is one of the classes of the Big Ten and toughest places to place. The Ducks have lost just twice at home since hiring Dan Lanning in 2022. This stretch rivals the most dominant run of play at home in program history, a 21-game winning streak under former Chip Kelly that ended with a loss to Southern California in 2011." No. 4 - Kyle Field | Texas A&M Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; A view of the fans and the CFP first round logo during the game between the Aggies and the Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; A view of the fans and the CFP first round logo during the game between the Aggies and the Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images More What USA TODAY says Kyle Field supplies the SEC's most singular experience. Yeah, there are some odd chants, routines and hand signs from the school's Aggie Yell Leaders. But the 12th Man is indefatigable, and the Aggies storming out of the tunnel to 'POWER' before kickoff, while the stadium shakes, creates a scene suited for football heaven. A handful of SEC venues are tougher on road teams, but few stadiums are as memorable as this massive cathedral, especially when the fans sway in unison to the 'Aggie War Hymn.'

No. 3 - Beaver Stadium | Penn State The Penn State Nittany Lions run onto the field to play Minnesota in a White Out game at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College. Penn State won, 45-17.Hes Dr 102222 Whiteout The Penn State Nittany Lions run onto the field to play Minnesota in a White Out game at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College. Penn State won, 45-17. Hes Dr 102222 Whiteout What USA TODAY says "There are few better spectacles than Penn State's annual 'White Out' games. It's especially intimidating in the evening when fans dress in white to provide visitors with an unsettling, eye-popping backdrop. Combined with the deafening roar provided by 100,000-plus fans, this makes Beaver Stadium one of the elite settings in the FBS." No. 2 - Ohio Stadium | Ohio State The Archie Griffin statue near the Ohio Stadium Rotunda on The Ohio State University campus Monday, September 8, 2025. The Archie Griffin statue near the Ohio Stadium Rotunda on The Ohio State University campus Monday, September 8, 2025. What USA TODAY says "The Horseshoe is one of the great venues in college football and one of the toughest places to win. The Buckeyes have lost just three games at home since 2016. Two of those losses have come in the rivalry against Michigan. Basically, any trip to Columbus with a crowd of more than 100,000 mostly against your team is as close to a guaranteed loss as you'll find in the Power Four." No. 1 - Tiger Stadium | LSU Nov 22, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers cheerleaders perform for the fans against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Nov 22, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers cheerleaders perform for the fans against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images More What USA TODAY says "A night game in Baton Rouge is an animal unlike any other. Bear Bryant described Tiger Stadium as 'the worst place in the world for a visiting team.' LSU fans specialize in tailgating, full of culinary delights and plenty of imbibing. Then the game starts with the hostility on display that gives opposing players and fans something to forget. One thing to remember? The singalong for 'Garth Brooks and ''Callin' Baton Rouge.'" The rest of the USA TODAY top 25 college football stadiums Stadium Name Team Location 11. Memorial Stadium Clemson Clemson, SC 12. Michigan Stadium Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 13. LaVell Edwards Stadium Brigham Young Provo, UT 14. Husky Stadium Washington Seattle, WA 15. Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn Auburn, AL 16. Lane Stadium Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 17. Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium Oklahoma Norman, OK 18. Rice-Eccles Stadium Utah Salt Lake City, UT 19. Camp Randall Stadium Wisconsin Madison, WI 20. Michie Stadium Army West Point, NY 21. Kinnick Stadium Iowa Iowa City, IA 22. Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium Texas Austin, TX 23. Rose Bowl UCLA Pasadena, CA 24. Memorial Stadium Nebraska Lincoln, NE 25. Williams-Brice Stadium South Carolina Columbia, SC