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Buffs rank high in best Pac-12 pregame fan experience

Buffs rank high in best Pac-12 pregame fan experience

The Colorado Buffaloes are working to surpass low outside expectations for this season. However, that likely won’t stop tons of fans from flocking into Folsom Field.

Moreover, a few other football teams in the Pac-12 are also set for an attendance uptick with fewer COVID restrictions across the country. Plus, on television, Pac-12 After Dark isn’t a bad way to end your Saturday.

Dan Kilbridge of Bookies.com broke down the best stadiums in the Pac-12, with pregame fan experience as the criteria. Not surprisingly to us, the Buffs were ranked pretty high.

Below are the entire rankings with commentary from Kilbridge on his reasoning.

WASHINGTON STATE

Sep 7, 2019; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington State Cougars linebacker Ron Stone Jr. (10) is escorted off the field after a targeting flag against the Northern Colorado Bears in the second half at Martin Stadium. Washington State win 59-17. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

The Cougars come in last on the list thanks in large part to geographical circumstances. Pullman, Washington is one of the few inland destinations in the conference without the spectacular scenery.

STANFORD

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Schools with academic reputations like Stanford generally aren’t known for raucous tailgates and pregame parties.

It certainly doesn’t help that the team has taken a turn for the worse lately. While the campus itself is quite a site and students have the luxury of quick trips north to San Francisco or south to San Jose, none of that adds up to an incredible scene around Stanford Stadium on gameday.

UCLA

Nov 12, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins fans during a NCAA football game against the Oregon State Beavers at Rose Bowl. UCLA won 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The traffic situation can be a nightmare for students making the 25-mile trek from campus, let alone those traveling from outside greater Los Angeles. There’s not much in terms of a bar/restaurant scene around the stadium and the program has seen some tough times under Chip Kelly in recent years. While the venue itself is an 11/10, the actual pregame atmosphere ranks significantly lower.

OREGON STATE

Oct 30, 2021; Berkeley, California, USA; Oregon State Beavers defensive back Ron Hardge III (21) celebrates with defensive back Jaydon Grant (3) after preventing a pass against the California Golden Bears during the third quarter at FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY…

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