For years I have heard about tailgating on football Saturdays at the University of Mississippi. For years I have wanted to see it. So yesterday, I made my way to Oxford for the Ole Miss-Kentucky game.
The festivities met and surpassed the glowing descriptions I had heard. Imagine hundreds of tents pitched in a beautiful shaded part of the campus known as The Grove. The air is filled with the aroma of barbecue and the relaxed laughter of fans anticipating a game. Although I tried to maintain a neutral appearance, most of my family was wearing Kentucky blue. No matter. The atmosphere is friendly and inviting. Fans from both schools enjoyed picture-perfect weather, and Ole Miss fans enjoyed a hard-fought 42-35 win.
One network recently proclaimed The Grove experience the second-best atmosphere in all of college football. And the University of Mississippi is one of our 10 great college football venues you can visit on a budget. Take a look at some tips for making such trips and realize it was tough to narrow the list to just 10 schools. Many more that deserve mention, and one Michigan fan has already posted her reasons why Ann Arbor is worth a visit. Please join her and share thoughts and budget tips for your favorite college football venue.