The college football season has already brought plenty of surprises - with preseason top-five fallers, the rise of programs like Indiana and Texas Tech and a rollercoaster ride of quarterback play highs and lows.
But rather than rank the Heisman Trophy contenders or the midseason All-Americans, Sporting News wanted fans to settle one of the sport’s biggest debates.
Which college football program has the biggest and best home-field advantage?
While Las Vegas may argue NFL home-field advantage is worth roughly three points, it sure feels like some of these home crowds are nearly insurmountable - and worth a touchdown.
Here’s a look at the nominees for “college football’s biggest home-field advantage.”
Voting ends Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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Nominees:
LSU Tigers, Tiger Stadium
Capacity: 102,321
More than 100,000 fans pour into Tiger Stadium and crank up the noise.
LSU has a staggering 79.4 home winning percentage since 1958 and eclipses the 80 percent mark in recent years.
Heading into the season, Tiger Stadium held the No. 1 spot in EA Sports college football’s stadium noise ranking.
It is also noteworthy that Tiger Stadium has been the college home of many of the NFL’s biggest stars in recent years, including Patrick Peterson, Odell Beckham Jr. Joe Burrow, Justin Jefferson and many, many others
Penn State Nittany Lions, Beaver Stadium
Capacity: 106,572
Penn State’s Beaver Stadium is gigantic and is known for its “White Out” games.
Even after beating the Nittany Lions this season, Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning said the environment is typically worth 7 points.
That’s some serious respect - and some major noise.
Washington Huskies, Husky Stadium
Stadium capacity: 70,138
There may be no more beautiful backdrop in college football than the “sailgating” on Lake Washington.
But inside the stadium is a house of horrors, as Washington fans have cranked up the noise to an astounding 133.6 decibels.
Seattle’s “12th man” Seahawks fans are known for being equally ear-splitting.
It must be something in the coffee, or in the air while shopping along Pike Place Market.
Oregon Ducks, Autzen Stadium
Capacity: 60,000+
With an attendance record of 60,129, Autzen Stadium isn’t close to the biggest stadium on the list.
But you might not find another stadium that has quite as many pictures of fans literally putting their fingers in their ears to drown out the madding, “OOOOOOO” raining down on the field.
From the not-so-official "noise per fan" data point, Oregon might have a clear lead on the rest of the country.
That’s the only “rain” Autzen Stadium ever sees, of course, because, “It Never Rains in Autzen Stadium.”
Between the third and fourth quarter, Oregon fans - and players - dance and sing along to the song “Shout,” which was a staple of the movie, “Animal House,” filmed in Eugene.
Clemson Tigers, Memorial Stadium
Capacity: 81,500
You know your stadium is nightmare fuel for opponents when it carries the nickname, “Death Valley.”
Clemson has won 3 national championships, including two in the modern era (2016, 2018).
Michigan Wolverines, Michigan Stadium
Capacity: 107,601
The largest college football stadium in the country is also one of the loudest.
Not to mention home to one of the most successful programs in America.
“The Big House” lives up to its name, and has been an incredibly tough place to play, as Michigan wins at home at an 83.3 percent clip since 2014.
Ohio State Buckeyes, Ohio Stadium
Capacity: 102,780
Ohio State has won 34 of 36 home games in recent years, a stunning 94.4 win percentage.
It is absolutely brutal to play the Buckeyes at home.
Given that the Buckeyes have won 9 national titles, including the crown just last season it should come as no surprise that playing “at Ohio State” on the schedule is a scary proposition.
Texas A&M Aggies, Kyle Field
Capacity: 102,733
College football’s “12th man” is notoriously loud, and given that Kyle Field seats over 100,000 it’s a massive home-field advantage.
For some reason, the noise feels different at Texas A&M - an unrelenting, reverberating sound that feels unique to their stadium.
Tennessee Volunteers, Neyland Stadium
Capacity: 101,915
Tennessee’s checkerboard endzones are known throughout the country, and Neyland Stadium’s noise levels are equally legendary.
Vols fans reached have reached noise levels of 137 decibels.
That’s literally double-digit spots above a level that can cause permanent hearing loss.
Florida Gators, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Capacity: 88,548
A top-10 “crowd effect” in EA Sports’ college football video game, Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is a tough place to play.
As a program, Florida has won three national championships, highlighting just how difficult it is to beat the Gators.
Alabama Crimson Tide, Bryant-Denny Stadium
A top-5 loudest stadium, according to EA College Football 25, Alabama’s home win-loss record is stellar.
The Crimson Tide have won 85.3 percent of their home games in the 2020s, and have the nation’s longest home win streak currently.
Georgia Bulldogs, Sanford Stadium
Sanford Stadium has been absolutely brutal to opposing teams in recent years.
Until recently, the Bulldogs had the nation’s longest home win streak, a stretch that reached 33 games.
Georgia has won four national championships, including titles in 2021 and 2022.
In the past five years, Sanford Stadium has statistically been the toughest environment for road teams anywhere in the country.
Oklahoma Sooners, Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
Capacity: 80,126
The Oklahoma Sooners have won seven national championships, most recently in 2000.
They also boast an astounding 7 Heisman Trophy winners.
Clearly, it's a home environment that has been friendly to winning an big performances from its stars.
Since 1999, the Sooners have a home win percentage of 91.7 percent.
Wild!