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

24. Vaught-Hemingway Stadium (Oxford, Mississippi): The Egg Bowl's Unyielding Battle

Vaught-Hemingway Stadium ignites with unique intensity when the Mississippi State Bulldogs arrive for the "Egg Bowl." This deeply rooted, in-state rivalry often transcends football, becoming a year-long obsession. The stadium, holding over 64,000, becomes a cauldron of red and blue, echoing with the passionate, often venomous, cheers and jeers. The proximity to The Grove only amplifies the pre-game tension, culminating in a raw, emotional battle for the Golden Egg trophy and state bragging rights.