25 Fields of Fire: College Stadiums Forged in the Heat of Rivalry

11. Williams-Brice Stadium (Columbia, South Carolina): The Cockpit's Palmetto Fury

When Clemson comes calling, Williams-Brice Stadium, affectionately known as "The Cockpit," erupts in a frenzy of garnet and black. Seating over 77,000, the stadium’s design and the passionate "Gamecock Nation" create an incredibly loud and intimidating atmosphere. The "2001: A Space Odyssey" entrance, with the team running out to the iconic music, electrifies the crowd, setting the stage for a palpable animosity. This Palmetto Bowl rivalry is fiercely territorial, and every game day is a fight for state bragging rights.