Every college football team has its own unique traditions and rituals, and stadium entrances are no exception. Some teams have elaborate and over-the-top entrances, while others prefer a more subdued approach. But regardless of the style, there's no doubt that stadium entrances play an important role in the gameday experience.

Betway has analyzed Google search data and the positive sentiment % of the posts for each team's entrance on social media to determine the college football stadium entrances with the most positive buzz.

Ranking the Top 26 Best Team Entrances in College Football Stadiums 

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Penn State has the most popular stadium entrance in college football, with 64% of the posts on social media having a positive sentiment. Penn State’s White Out remains one of the best and most-electric traditions in college football.The Nittany Lions enter the field through a tunnel lined with whiteout-clad fans, and the noise level is simply electric.

Ranking second on the list is The Ohio State Buckeyes' stadium entrance, Ohio Stadium, which is known for its Horseshoe shape and its capacity of over 100,000 people. The entrance is also home to the Skull Session, a pregame pep rally that features the Ohio State Marching Band and the Ohio State Cheerleaders.

Duke, Alabama, and Florida State all have entrances with 39% or higher positive sentiment. Duke's entrance features a blue devil mascot that flies through the air, while Alabama's entrance features a giant "A" logo that lights up. Florida State's entrance features a Seminole mascot riding on a horse.

Notre Dame, SMU, and Tennessee all have entrances with 34% or higher positive sentiment. Notre Dame's entrance features a band playing the school's fight song, while SMU's entrance features a Mustang mascot riding on a horse-drawn carriage. Tennessee's entrance features a giant "T" logo that lights up, and the crowd roars when the team runs through it.

LSU and Louisville are tied with 33% positive sentiment. LSU's entrance features a giant tiger head statue that shoots fire into the air, while Louisville's entrance features a giant cardinal mascot that flies through the air.

Oregon State rounds out the top 10 with 41% positive sentiment. The Beavers enter the field through a tunnel lined with fans, and the noise level is simply deafening.

It's no surprise that the teams with the most popular stadium entrances are also some of the most successful teams in college football. A great stadium entrance can help to set the tone for a game and give the home team a significant advantage. The popularity of these stadium entrances speaks to the passion of college football fans and the excitement that comes with attending a game. The positive sentiment of the social media posts for each team's entrance also suggests that these fans are happy with the experience of attending a game at their favorite team's stadium.

Methodology:

Using the social media listening tool, Brandwatch we determined the positive percentage of the online mentions for each team’s stadium entrance.

All data is correct as of 12.11.23

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