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USA Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Florida's Ben Hill Griffin Stadium among top 10 greatest venues in college football
Florida's Ben Hill Griffin Stadium among top 10 greatest venues in college football College football is a cornerstone tradition in the United States that has lasted for well over a century, and there are few places better to experience the exhilaration of sports than at a university's home stadium. In fact, the largest sports venues in the nation belong to collegiate programs scattered across the map. Eight schools have home fields that can hold over 100,000 screaming fans, while the largest venue outside of the amateur gridiron belongs to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which serves as the home of both the New York Jets and New York Giants and ranks 15th overall with a maximum capacity of 82,500. So we all know that college football stadiums reign supreme. Which one offers the absolute best game day experience? Carter Bahns of 247Sports tackled this topic by ranking college football's 10 greatest stadium atmospheres, including the University of Florida's storied Ben Hill Griffin Stadium — affectionately known as the Swamp since Steve Spurrier's tenure as head coach. He ranks Gainesville's premier landmark at No. 9 in the nation, following the Auburn Tigers' Jordan-Hare Stadium and ahead of the Nebraska Cornhuskers' Memorial Stadium. "The home-field advantage and an improving roster combined to help Florida close last season with a surprisingly potent surge that included a pair of ranked November victories at The Swamp. The Gators' fan support is about as reliable as it comes, and the heat and humidity inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium play an equal role in dragging down opponents," Bahns notes. "From the Gator Chomp to the 'I Won't Back Down' sing-along, Florida fans have some of the best traditions out there. And when visitors line up for crucial plays, there are few stadiums louder than this one." Take a look below at the full standings, including each stadium's overall capacity and ranking among all sports venues in the U.S. 247Sports Top 10 College Football Stadium Rankings TIGER STADIUM, LSU (5th, 102,321) BEAVER STADIUM, PENN STATE (2nd, 106,572) NEYLAND STADIUM, TENNESSEE (6th, 101,915) KYLE FIELD, TEXAS A&M (4th, 102,733) AUTZEN STADIUM, OREGON (81st, 54,000) MEMORIAL STADIUM, CLEMSON (16th, 81,500) HUSKY STADIUM, WASHINGTON (37th, 70,083) JORDAN-HARE STADIUM, AUBURN (13th, 88,043) BEN HILL GRIFFIN STADIUM, FLORIDA (12th, 88,548) MEMORIAL STADIUM, NEBRASKA (14th, 85,458) Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
08-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
8 fun shirts that celebrate the Florida Gators' 2025 basketball National Championship
8 fun shirts that celebrate the Florida Gators' 2025 basketball National Championship In a final four of all No. 1 seeds, the Florida Gators are the best of the best. Florida took home this year's NCAA men's basketball championship following a 65-63 win over the University of Houston Cougars. Many were on Florida's side heading into the tournament, considering them the hottest team in college basketball. The Gators continued the hot streak, winning their first NCAA title since back-to-back wins in 2006 and 2007. Florida's offense overcame a strong Houston defense despite being down double digits in the second half. March Madness, as always, lived up to the hype. Now is the time to show your Gator pride. Add to your University of Florida collection now with the roundup of the best of shirts right here: MORE GATORS: Shop Florida national championship gear: Gators hat, shirt, hoodie and more Florida Basketball: National Champions Gator Chomp Shirt Price: $36 Shop National Champions Gator Chomp Shirt Florida Basketball: 2025 NCAA Champions Grid Shirt Price: $36 Shop 2025 NCAA Champions Grid Shirt Florida Basketball: It's Great to be a Florida Gator National Champions Shirt Price: $36 Shop It's great to be a Florida Gator Shirt Florida Gators 2025 National Champions Schedule Shirt Price: $34.99 Shop Florida National Champions Schedule Shirt Florida Basketball: 2025 NCAA Champions Banners Shirt Price: $36 Shop 2025 NCAA Champions Banners Shirt Florida Basketball: 2025 NCAA Champions Classic Shirt Price: $36 Shop 2025 NCAA Champions Classic Shirt Florida 2025 National Champions Shirt Price: $39.99 Shop Florida Championship Shirt Florida Basketball: Walter Clayton Jr. WALT3R Shirt Price: $34 Shop Walter Clayton Jr. WALT3R Shirt BONUS: Florida National Champions Hoodie Price: $84.99 Shop Florida Championship Hoodie BONUS Florida Gators Jordan Brand 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball National Champions Locker Room Hat Price: $42.99 Shop Florida Gators Championship Hat
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former NFL star Tim Tebow joins Trump in Oval Office
Former NFL star Tim Tebow and his wife, Demi-Leigh Tebow, joined President Trump for a visit in the Oval Office on Monday. In a post on X, Margo Martin, a special assistant and communications advisor for Trump, shared a photo with the Tebows with Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to cheer on the University of Florida men's basketball team in the March Madness Final Four. 'A couple of Gators in the Oval Office,' Martin's post said. The Tebows and Rubio posed with the 'Gator Chomp' behind Trump's Resolute Desk. Nearly a year ago, Tebow, a former quarterback and Heisman trophy winner, testified before Congress to combat human trafficking and child exploitation. He joined with Republican lawmakers to announce the Renewed Hope Act of 2024. He's also worked with Homeland Security Investigations to identify and rescue child sexual abuse victims, Fox News reported. Tebow's visit comes just a day after musician Kid Rock visited the White House. Kid Rock, one of Trump's more prominent celebrity supporters, arranged a dinner between the president and talk show host Bill Maher. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hill
Former NFL star Tim Tebow joins Trump in Oval Office
Former NFL star Tim Tebow and his wife, Demi-Leigh Tebow, joined President Trump for a visit in the Oval Office on Monday. In a post on X, Margo Martin, a special assistant and communications advisor for Trump, shared a photo with the Tebows with Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to cheer on the University of Florida men's basketball team in the March Madness Final Four. 'A couple of Gators in the Oval Office,' Martin's post said. The Tebows and Rubio posed with the 'Gator Chomp' behind Trump's Resolute Desk. Nearly a year ago, Tebow, a former quarterback and Heisman trophy winner, testified before Congress to combat human trafficking and child exploitation. He joined with Republican lawmakers to announce the Renewed Hope Act of 2024. He's also worked with Homeland Security Investigations to identify and rescue child sexual abuse victims, Fox News reported. Tebow's visit comes just a day after musician Kid Rock visited the White House. Kid Rock, one of Trump's more prominent celebrity supporters, arranged a dinner between the president and talk show host Bill Maher.
Fox News
02-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Tim Tebow, wife pay visit to Trump, fellow Florida alum Marco Rubio in Oval Office
It's a busy week for the University of Florida with its men's basketball team gearing up for the Final Four in San Antonio. And a couple of its most famous alumni paid a visit to President Donald Trump this week. Tim Tebow and his wife, Demi-Leigh, posed for a photo with Trump and Sen. Marco Rubio, who also attended the University of Florida, in the Oval Office. The Tebows and Rubio delivered the infamous "Gator Chomp" behind Trump. Tebow made a trip to D.C. last year to combat child exploitation. Tebow showed support for the Renewed Hope Act, which "would enhance the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's capabilities to better identify, rescue and protect victims of online child sexual exploitation and bring child exploiters to justice," according to lawmakers. Tebow, through his foundation, has worked with Homeland Security Investigations with a mission to identify and rescue victims of child sexual abuse. Tebow joined senators John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and representatives Laurel Lee, R-Fla., and Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., to announce the Renewed Hope Act of 2024 last year. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner and his wife are expecting a baby girl later this year. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
