College Football Traditions
College football is a sport of traditions -- some old, some new. In this category, we explore some of the best: Howard's Rock, the Little Brown Jug, Floyd of Rosedale, Touchdown Jesus and more.
War Eagle at Auburn University
It is one of the iconic moments in all of college football: A capacity crowd of nearly 90,000 at Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium standing and cheering as a live eagle soars over the field and “War Eagle” is hammered out by the Auburn University Marching Band.
It is one of the iconic moments in all of college football: A capacity crowd of nearly 90,000 at Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium standing and cheering as a live eagle soars over the field and “War Eagle” is hammered out by the Auburn University Marching Band.
The Little Brown Jug
Each year, the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Michigan Wolverines take the field and play for the right to take home maybe the most famous trophy in college football: The Little Brown Jug.
Each year, the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Michigan Wolverines take the field and play for the right to take home maybe the most famous trophy in college football: The Little Brown Jug.
Uga at the University of Georgia
No college football mascot is more recognizable than Uga, the beloved bulldog mascot at the University of Georgia.
No college football mascot is more recognizable than Uga, the beloved bulldog mascot at the University of Georgia.
The 12th Man at Texas A&M
More than any other tradition in college football, the "12th Man" at Texas A&M represents the powerful connection between a team and its fans.
More than any other tradition in college football, the "12th Man" at Texas A&M represents the powerful connection between a team and its fans.
Howard's Rock at Clemson University
Before every home game, players at Clemson University rub a two-and-a-half pound rock for good luck. Then they storm their field in what has been called "the most exciting 25 seconds in college football." Read all about this college football tradition here.
Before every home game, players at Clemson University rub a two-and-a-half pound rock for good luck. Then they storm their field in what has been called "the most exciting 25 seconds in college football." Read all about this college football tradition here.
Bevo at the University of Texas
Bevo is the longhorn steer mascot at the University of Texas. He's been around nearly a century, and yet nobody seems quite sure where he got his name.
Bevo is the longhorn steer mascot at the University of Texas. He's been around nearly a century, and yet nobody seems quite sure where he got his name.
Script Ohio at Ohio State University
Ohio State calls their marching band "The Best Damn Band in the Land." Their signature formation, Script Ohio, is a big reason why.
Ohio State calls their marching band "The Best Damn Band in the Land." Their signature formation, Script Ohio, is a big reason why.
The Grove at the University of Mississippi
Ole Miss may not have much success on the field. But Rebels fans do, at least, have The Grove -- home of possibly the greatest tailgating scene in the country.
Ole Miss may not have much success on the field. But Rebels fans do, at least, have The Grove -- home of possibly the greatest tailgating scene in the country.