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Posted on 7/19/26 at 11:06 pm
Posted on 7/19/26 at 11:06 pm
What are the top 3 SEC Gameday Experiences?
Starting an annual SEC stadium trip with the boys and we’re mapping it out. It’s our first year not playing college football. Going to start with Lane getting whooped in Oxford and go from there… looking for suggestions!
Starting an annual SEC stadium trip with the boys and we’re mapping it out. It’s our first year not playing college football. Going to start with Lane getting whooped in Oxford and go from there… looking for suggestions!
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Posted on 7/19/26 at 11:14 pm to TopGoon1964
South Carolina, LSU, Alabama, Texas and Georgia.
Enjoy
Enjoy
Posted on 7/19/26 at 11:15 pm to TopGoon1964
LSU, Ole Miss…maybe Bama?
Posted on 7/19/26 at 11:23 pm to TopGoon1964
You going for the tailgate or the stadium?
Tailgate: LSU, Ole Miss, Miss State, UGA, Tennessee. Go where the food is good, the folks are friendly, and expectations are low enough that everyone shows up and has a good time
Stadium: Florida, A&M, LSU, UGA, Tennessee. Really just naming the biggest stadiums if you’re looking for impressive visual structure. You could swap Bama or Texas for A&M.
College town: Athens, Oxford, Columbia (MO), Tuscaloosa, Auburn
Tailgate: LSU, Ole Miss, Miss State, UGA, Tennessee. Go where the food is good, the folks are friendly, and expectations are low enough that everyone shows up and has a good time
Stadium: Florida, A&M, LSU, UGA, Tennessee. Really just naming the biggest stadiums if you’re looking for impressive visual structure. You could swap Bama or Texas for A&M.
College town: Athens, Oxford, Columbia (MO), Tuscaloosa, Auburn
This post was edited on 7/19/26 at 11:24 pm
Posted on 7/20/26 at 12:08 am to TopGoon1964
Skip Austin. Tailgating is all fake corporate setups, the home crowd is weak, and there's homeless people everywhere.
If you want to see Texas, go to Texas-OU in Dallas. It's usually a really good game. Sit on the OU side of the stadium because the Texas side gets baked in the sun. The tailgating in any parking lot is legit. The State Fair in the background is a lot of fun.
Being new kids on the block, Norman is a nice spot but not flashy. Fans are hospitable and down to earth. I'll definitely be going back there next time LSU plays @OU.
ETA: since some here seem to think I'm saying the entire OU side is somehow on the dark side of the moon... There is way more shade on the OU side of the stadium for the majority of the game. As a fan of the game with no dog in the fight, I'm picking a section that's as comfortable as possible, but do whatever floats your boat.
If you want to see Texas, go to Texas-OU in Dallas. It's usually a really good game. Sit on the OU side of the stadium because the Texas side gets baked in the sun. The tailgating in any parking lot is legit. The State Fair in the background is a lot of fun.
Being new kids on the block, Norman is a nice spot but not flashy. Fans are hospitable and down to earth. I'll definitely be going back there next time LSU plays @OU.
ETA: since some here seem to think I'm saying the entire OU side is somehow on the dark side of the moon... There is way more shade on the OU side of the stadium for the majority of the game. As a fan of the game with no dog in the fight, I'm picking a section that's as comfortable as possible, but do whatever floats your boat.
This post was edited on 7/20/26 at 6:45 pm
Posted on 7/20/26 at 12:16 am to TopGoon1964
What is this shite?
Posted on 7/20/26 at 12:41 am to TopGoon1964
Whipping coonasses in Red Stick at night is the tits, brother.
Whoop, whoop, whoop.
RMFT
Whoop, whoop, whoop.
RMFT
Posted on 7/20/26 at 6:33 am to TopGoon1964
I've been to most of the stadiums within the SEC outside of 4-5 of them. The five that I would recommend:
1. LSU
2. Tennessee
3. South Carolina
4. Auburn
5. Texas A&M
1. LSU
2. Tennessee
3. South Carolina
4. Auburn
5. Texas A&M
Posted on 7/20/26 at 6:40 am to stuckintexas
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If you want to see Texas, go to Texas-OU in Dallas. It's usually a really good game. Sit on the OU side of the stadium because the Texas side gets baked in the sun. The tailgating in any parking lot is legit. The State Fair in the background is a lot of fun.
The Cotton Bowl runs SE to NW... So I'm not sure why the Texas side (north) would necessarily be worse... but whatever.
However I'd be curious if any Texas fans have any stories about why the Cotton Bowl seating is the way it is and always has been.
The reason I say that is because one of the Oklahoma legends is that Texas got to pick which side they wanted and they picked the north end because with prevailing south winds... the team driving into the Texas side of the stadium would generally have the wind at their back. The idea is that there would be more scoring in the north end zone.
Probably complete BS... but that is what the old timers who were alive when the game started being played in Dallas told us.
Posted on 7/20/26 at 7:24 am to Gunga Din
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Skip Austin. Tailgating is all fake corporate setups, the home crowd is weak, and there's homeless people everywhere.
I’ve gone to a fair share of games with my buddy over the years and Del Contes number 1 goal was the improve the gameday experience.
I will say it’s night and day from where it was 5 years ago. Actually a really cool scene.
Posted on 7/20/26 at 7:26 am to stuckintexas
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Sit on the OU side of the stadium because the Texas side gets baked in the sun.
You have no idea what you’re talking about.
Posted on 7/20/26 at 7:33 am to TopGoon1964
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Posted on 7/20/26 at 7:41 am to TopGoon1964
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What are the top 3 SEC Gameday Experiences
If we are removing the actual stadium experience
LSU
OLE MISS
Georgia
USCE
BAMA
Actual Stadium Experience
LSU
Everybody else
Posted on 7/20/26 at 7:54 am to TopGoon1964
LSU
Auburn
Ole Miss
South Carolina
Texas A&M
Disclaimer - I’ve visited all but Norman, but I have it on good authority from Mizzou’s fans that Norman sucks
Auburn
Ole Miss
South Carolina
Texas A&M
Disclaimer - I’ve visited all but Norman, but I have it on good authority from Mizzou’s fans that Norman sucks
This post was edited on 7/20/26 at 11:30 am
Posted on 7/20/26 at 7:55 am to madmaxvol
Have fun at work today bud
Posted on 7/20/26 at 7:57 am to TopGoon1964
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Disclaimer - I’ve visited all but Norman, but I have it in good authority from Mizzou’s fans that Norman sucks
Doesn’t suck but also not great. Just a normal college town with a massive Indian casino on the exit.
Wouldn’t put it in the top half of SEC college towns. Columbia is much better as well as many others
Posted on 7/20/26 at 8:50 am to dallastiger55
I hope to add Norman in the next few years 
Posted on 7/20/26 at 8:53 am to TopGoon1964
LSU, Auburn, Neyland, Kyle Field, UGA
Posted on 7/20/26 at 9:17 am to Bryno1960
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LSU, Auburn, Neyland, Kyle Field, UGA
Those are the core 5
I’d put Florida, Bama, and South Carolina right after. All great scenes for a big game
Posted on 7/20/26 at 10:52 am to TopGoon1964
When South Carolina is even halfway decent (7-5 or better), Williams-Brice Stadium is in the Top 5.
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