25 Fields of Fire: College Stadiums Forged in the Heat of Rivalry
4. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (Gainesville, Florida): The Swamp's Unyielding Orange & Blue
When Florida State or SEC rivals like Tennessee visit "The Swamp," the heat and humidity are just the beginning of their torment. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium's design, with its steep, enclosed stands, traps sound like few other venues, creating a suffocating pressure cooker where the decibel levels are famously unbearable. The "Gator Chomp" vibrates through the concrete, a relentless taunt from over 88,000 fans. This is where the Gator Nation's unyielding passion boils over, making every rivalry game a battle against the elements and an enraged, unified crowd.
