25 Fields of Fire: College Stadiums Forged in the Heat of Rivalry
7. Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, Tennessee): The Third Saturday in October's Thunder
Neyland Stadium, perched majestically on the Tennessee River, becomes a cauldron of fierce rivalry when Alabama visits for the "Third Saturday in October." Over 101,000 fans, a swirling "Sea of Orange," belt out "Rocky Top" with a passion that shakes the stands. The stadium's openness doesn't diminish its ability to generate deafening noise, especially with the iconic checkerboard end zones as a backdrop to the intensity. This game is a defining moment for Volunteer fans, a chance to reclaim bragging rights against their most historic nemesis.
