The Best College Football Bars in Every State, According to Yelp

By Kaitlyn Yarborough
August 31, 2018
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For true college sports fans, there’s comfort in knowing that one of the best bars to watch football in the country might be waiting just around the corner, no matter what state you find yourself in on game day. Whether it’s serving gloriously greasy bar food, offering local beers on tap, or mounting over 60 flat screen TVs, the best college football bars know how to satisfy the crowd.We teamed up with Yelp to determine the best college football spots in every state by identifying bars, sports bars, and restaurants with a large concentration of reviews mentioning "college football" and "college game." (Those spots were then ranked using factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews.) Did your favorite local haunt make the cut? Check out the best college football bars in every state, and know just where to grab a brew and burger on your next game day.
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Alabama

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Foley, Alabama

Groovy Goat: You’re going to want to try the tableside nachos that come piled high and heavy on a sheet pan.

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Alaska

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Anchorage, Alaska

Wild Wings n’ Things: Make your wings super wild by getting its two crazy-spicy signature wing sauces, Kamikaze and Sonic Boom.

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Arizona

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Scottsdale, Arizona

K O'Donnell's Sports Bar & Grill: This spot is packed with TVs (over 60!), ensuring no game gets left behind.

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Arkansas

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Little Rock, Arkansas

Gusano's: This pizzeria does it Chicago-style, so get your deep dish while it’s hot!

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California

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San Francisco, California

The Taco Shop at Underdog's: We hear that the crispy fish tacos are something of legends.

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Colorado

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Denver, Colorado

Blake Street Tavern: Get the quintessential sports bar experience at this Denver haunt.

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Connecticut

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Hartford, Connecticut

Trumbull Kitchen: This spot boasts an eclectic menu and contemporary vibe.

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Delaware

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Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Crust & Craft: Trade the waves for some games at this beach’s best pizza bar.

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Florida

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Tampa, Florida

Brick House Tavern + Tap: Duck wings, deviled eggs, and whiskey-barbecued pork chops…need we say more?

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Georgia

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Marietta, Georgia

Loyal Q and Brew: People come here to watch football games with its brews, barbecue, and banana pudding.

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Hawaii

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Honolulu, Hawaii

Murphy's Bar & Grill: Get your Irish fare in the heart of Hawaii.

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Idaho

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Sandpoint, Idaho

MickDuff's Brewing Company: Big TVs and beer cheese soup, enough said.

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Illinois

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Chicago, Illinois

Joe's On Weed St: This sports bar doubles as a concert venue, so we’re betting it knows how to have a good time.

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Indiana

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Indianapolis, Indiana

Keystone Sports Review: Slide right into the retro red vinyl booths of this Indy dive.

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Iowa

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Dubuque, Iowa

Copper Kettle: Eclectic menu items like fried cheese curds and Scotch eggs are favored here on game days.

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Kansas

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Overland Park, Kansas

Johnny's Tavern: These walls are covered in TVs (and the tables are laden with pepper jack bites and buffalo chicken dip), making game days spent here a given.

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Kentucky

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Lexington, Kentucky

Shamrock Bar & Grille: Make sure to get your Irish fare with a side of its waffle fries.

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Louisiana

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New Orleans, Louisiana

American Sports Saloon: There’s a lot to love about this sports saloon, such as the stocked bar with numerous TVs downstairs, the balcony bar upstairs with a view of the French Quarter, and the fact that it’s not located right smack in the middle of Bourbon Street.

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Maine

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Portland, Maine

Mark's Place: It’s a dive bar that spills out a young crowd, loud music, and a slightly rowdier vibe.

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Maryland

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Fulton, Maryland

Looney's Pub South: This Irish pub offers generous deals if your game days ever fall on Thirsty Thursdays.

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Massachusetts

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Boston, Massachussetts

The Baseball Tavern: The roof deck is a favorite spot for Sox fans to spend game days. (It has a view of Fenway Park.)

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Michigan

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Lansing, Michigan

Nuthouse Sports Grill: Experience gloriously greasy bar food at its best.

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Minnesota

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Minneapolis, Minnesota

The News Room: Come here for the funky, newsroom vibes alone, including its newspaper-covered walls.

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Mississippi

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Biloxi, Mississippi

Adventures Pub & Spirits: Chargrilled oysters are the name of the game at this coastal spot.

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Missouri

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St. Louis, Missouri

The Over/Under Bar & Grill: This bar is named after an Over/Under bet, so we’ll take its word for it.

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Montana

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Missoula, Montana

Red's Bar: “This was the only bar in Missoula that had all of the college football games on for us to watch,” said one Yelp reviewer. That’s all we need to know.

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Nebraska

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Omaha, Nebraska

Report In Pub: People come here for the Bloody Mary topped with bacon, onion rings, and a burger slider.

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Nevada

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Las Vegas, Nevada

Miller's Ale House: If you’re in Vegas, but the big game is pulling you from the casinos, this is the spot.

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New Hampshire

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire

The Goat: Live music, mouthwatering burgers, and a good atmosphere are waiting at this downtown bar.

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New Jersey

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Riverdale, New Jersey

Blu Alehouse: If you’d prefer to be surrounded by TVs, playing every game you could want to watch (and then some), this is the ticket.

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New Mexico

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Deming, New Mexico

Adobe Deli: The quirky interior is enough to make you want sit a spell at this spot, with its stuffed dead animals mounted on the wall, leather-filled smoking room, and ceiling covered in dollar bills.

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