There’s nothing wrong with a little trash talk during college football games, but some fans cross the line. From cursing in the stands to throwing garbage on the field, we surveyed more than 2,000 NCAA fans nationwide to see which school's fan base has the rowdiest reputation in college football.
Alabama, Ohio State and LSU topped the list. Clemson fans came in at #14.
To determine the rowdiest fans, we surveyed more than 2,000 NCAA football fans across the country and asked them to rate the behavior of every fan base in each of the Power Five conferences (SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and ACC) along with independent teams.
So, how are these fans engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct? Most fans suffer from a superiority complex, while others drink too much, use foul language or trash their stadium.
Roll Tide? More like roll it back. According to respondents, Alabama fans might need to calm down because they’re the No. 1 worst-behaved football fans in the NCAA — and the most arrogant, according to our survey.
Following in the No. 2 spot is THE Ohio State University. Buckeyes have a tendency to yell at other fans (and flip a car or two), which is probably why fans ranked them high on our list. (And you’re certainly not going to hear any tears for this ranking from within the state of Michigan.)
LSU Tigers fans are a loud bunch, too, nabbing the third spot with their heckling. It’s not too surprising, given their reputation for hardcore tailgating and pelting rivals with Mardi Gras beads.
Tennessee fans take trash talk to another level. The Volunteers came in fourth, with their bad habit of throwing trash onto the field when things don’t go their way.
But when it comes to getting trashed, that honor goes to the University of Florida. Gators fans ranked No. 5 on the worst-behaved list for their boozy antics. Florida, man.
And we’re not just picking on fan bases from other states, either. As you can see, both state-of-Michigan Power Five schools proudly bust their way into the top 20.
Take a look at the full rankings and rowdy tendencies across college fan bases by going to this site: https://www.playmichigan.com/worst-behaved-college-football-fans/
