I have finally decided to take the plunge on a top college game for a road game this year for my birthday (on a weekend when the giants aren't playing). Looking into three options but the 11/25 date works better. Any insights on general area/pre game tailgating/experiences will be greatly appreciated.
October 28 - Florida vs Georgia
November 25 - osu vs Michigan or auburn va Alabama
Weather will be much better for the other two. I would personally do Auburn vs Alabama, but I know people who have done Florida-Georgia in Jacksonville for the outdoor cocktail party, and they said it's the best tailgating they've ever experienced.
I've been to most of the big college football stadiums and Ann Arbor while a great time would not be anywhere near the top of my list. That's not a knock on the big house, it's just different down south.
LSU for a big night game is probably my favorite one so far. I went to Bama-LSU last year and it was incredible
Probably the 5th or so best environment in the big ten after OSU, PSU, Wisconsin Nebraska.
Michigan/OSU. I have been told that the Big House is not a great environment (Meaning the fans are not as loud or crazy as lets say an SEC crowd) This will probably be the best game to watch though.
Bama/Auburn will give a great atmosphere, but its almost certain that Bama runs away with this game as they have the past few years.
Any other highly touted games? Maybe I will just commit to one and find a bar for a Giants game on a Sunday wherever the location may be.
I was looking into Florida State vs Clemson until the injury the other night. Now I have no interest in watching that game.
I've gone to one there at night and it was an awesome environment. Tailgates for miles and great fans that loved LSU.
Not when you know Auburn is going to get blown out again.
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Nothing beats a big time SEC game. Add in the fact that it's the Iron Bowl and one of the biggest rivalries in all of sport, and the choice is easy, imo.
Not when you know Auburn is going to get blown out again.
Wrong. The IB has a hell of a lot more to offer than just the game. Easy choice.
I mean, a Bama fan went to prison for poisoning those Auburn trees. Seriously.
I mean, a Bama fan went to prison for poisoning those Auburn trees. Seriously.
I also think he named his two kids Bear & Bryant.
Any other highly touted games? Maybe I will just commit to one and find a bar for a Giants game on a Sunday wherever the location may be.
I was looking into Florida State vs Clemson until the injury the other night. Now I have no interest in watching that game.
I hate Michigan, but I would not say it's nothing to write home about. I'm simply saying it doesn't compare to the atmospheres in the south.
Clemson is also a lot of fun. Not quite as good as LSU or Knoxville, but close
I have also heard that the Grove is an amazing atmosphere as well (Ole Miss).