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to the South's Best Tailgate.
#3 University of Alabama - Learn about Crimson Tide tailgate traditions.
#2 University of Mississippi - Learn about Ole Miss tailgate traditions.
#1 Clemson Univeristy - Learn about Clemson tailgate traditions.
The Powerhouses
Southern schools with a history of winning on and off the field (chosen by the most bowl victories).
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University of Alabama
Packs tents 1,000-deep on the Quad each Saturday. |
University of Georgia
Welcomes more than 100,000 tailgaters per game. |
University of Texas
Co-hosts annual Red River Rivalry in Dallas at the local State Fair. |
University of Oklahoma
Starts with "The Land Run" to lay territory claim before each game. |
University of Tennessee
Unites 150 houseboats and yachts nearby for a massive "sailgate." |
The Most Spirited
Schools that turn "fan" into "fanatic."
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University of Florida
Hosts annual tailgate-turned-block party occupying nine acres. |
Grambling State University
Turns its rival match up into a weeklong extravaganza. |
Louisiana State University
Enlists RVs and crawfish boils to cook up a massive tailgate. |
McDaniel College
Houses the nation's only drive-in stadium. |
Mississippi State University
Treats its friendly fan base to ice cream made on-campus. |
The Traditionalists
Schools renowned for game-day rituals.
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Auburn University
Boasts an entire Wikipedia page devoted to pregame rituals. |
University of Arkansas
Claims two football stadiums in different cities. |
Clemson University
Caps off pre-gaming with one of the best player entrances in college football. |
University of South Carolina
Tailgates in Cockabooses, 22 train cabooses turned game day suites. |
Texas A&M
Wakes the school up at midnight on game day with "The Midnight Yell." |
The Style Setters
From sundresses to cake stands, these schools showcase true splendor in the grass.
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University of Mississippi
Is home to The Grove – chandeliers, candelabras, linen napkins and all. |
Hampden-Sydney College
Inspired a Brooks Brothers ad with its well-dressed "Hillgaters." |
Howard University
Sports the styles that have earned students mentions on best-dressed lists. |
Southern Methodist University
"Boulevards" instead of tailgates with stylish barbecues. |
University of Virginia
Tailgates against the backdrop of Charlottesville's Monticello Mountain. |
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