Homefield advantage is a real thing in the Big 12.
The new-look conference has plenty of venues that opposing teams should strike fear into opposing teams. From OSU’s Boone Pickens Stadium to Utah’s Rice-Eccles Stadium, the list is long.
Here are the rankings for the Big 12’s toughest stadiums to play in. This list factors in max capacity, crowd atmosphere and team success.
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16. David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Kansas
Max capacity: 51,500
It’s hard to rank Kansas, which won’t play its home games at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium this season. The venue is undergoing a $448 million renovation that’ll be completed before the start of the 2025 campaign.
Kansas will play its home games at the Kansas City Chief’s Arrowhead Stadium instead. It’s one of the most feared places to play in for NFL teams, and it boasts a max capacity of 76,416.
But, when it comes to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, it’s in the No. 16 spot because it’ll be empty this season. It’ll surely climb the list in 2025, especially if the Jayhawks continue their resurgence under head coach Lance Leipold.
15. TDECU Stadium, Houston
Max capacity: 40,000
There was plenty of excitement within the Houston fan base entering last season, which marked the program’s first in the Big 12. The Cougars broke their program record for the most season tickets sold.
But that excitement turned into frustration when Houston went 4-8 (2-7 Big 12), including 3-4 at home. The program then fired head coach Dana Holgorsen on Nov. 26.
Better days seem to be ahead for Houston under newly-hired head coach…
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Author : The Oklahoman
Publish date : 2024-08-25 11:02:26
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