Arkansas named as one of nine most intimidating places to play in college football

The SEC isn’t just filled with the best teams in college football. It has the biggest and loudest stadiums, too.

While the Big Ten has the three biggest in the sport, the SEC, including future member Texas, have the next six largest. Florida, Auburn and Oklahoma are just outside the Top 10 at 11th, 12th and 13th.

Arkansas’ Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium is 21st. Not shabby at all, but ranked just ninth in the 14-team SEC. That doesn’t mean, however, it isn’t a daunting place to play.

Brad Crawford at 247Sports ranked the nine most intimidating places to play college football in 2022 earlier this week and Razorback Stadium checked onto the list.

Makes sense, given Razorbacks’ fans excitement about the program in the Sam Pittman era.

Here are all nine.

1. Clemson (Memorial Stadium)

Clemson safety Tyler Venables (12) reacts as the Tigers stopped Boston College offense in a series during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C., October 2, 2021.
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Clemson has won 34 straight games at home, an impressive feat especially considering last year’s moderately disappointing season.

2. Ohio Stadium (Ohio State)

Ohio State Buckeyes football players sing Carmen Ohio following a 73-14 win over the Maryland Terrapins during in Saturday’s NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on November 9, 2019. The Buckeyes won the game 73-14. [Barbara J. Perenic/Dispatch]
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With Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Iowa and hated rival Michigan at home, it will be loud in Columbus.

3. Neyland Stadium (Tennessee)

Fans gather outside of Neyland Stadium on Peyton Manning Pass during the Vol Walk ahead of an SEC football game between Tennessee and Georgia at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

This ranking feels largely dependent on the Volunteers taking the next step that most of the college football world anticipates in 2022.

4. Sanford Stadium (Georgia)

Georgia fans fill Sanford Stadium during the first half of an NCAA college football game between UAB and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Sept 11, 2021.
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When you get 92,000 for a spring game, the regular-season games are going to be insane.

5. Tiger Stadium (LSU)

Nov 13, 2021; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers fans tailgate before the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

It’s huge. It’s loud. And Tigers fans are anxious to see the new regime up-close…