Who has the best college football stadium? Our top 25 rankings starts with LSU

LSU’s Tiger Stadium opened the USA TODAY Sports top 25 list of college football stadiums, ranking first for its atmosphere during night games in Baton Rouge. The broader survey also reflects how divisive stadium “merit” can be, with 10 staffers weighing their own criteria—visual impact, traditions, and how difficult the venue is for opponents. Penn State’s Beaver Stadium stood out for its “White Out,” while Iowa earned recognition for the “Hawkeye Wave.” The SEC led all conferences in representation, followed by the Big Ten, with the full ranking spanning venues nationwide.