College Football: 26 Things for which every fan should be thankful

Sep 12, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes fans watch the University of Michigan

9. Tailgating

There’s only one thing college football fans look forward to almost as much as the game itself (and in some cases even more) and that’s the tailgating that goes on before, during and even long after the game is over.

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Regional foods, bawdy traditions, and ungodly RVs are just a few of the weekly traditions that you’ll see at tailgating stops all over the nation, and very school loves to believe that they tailgate the best.

From the Grove in Oxford, Ms. to the hilly picturesque campus of Athens, Ga.; from Tightwad Hill in California to grilling sausages in the bitter cold of Madison, Wi., tailgating is one of the best things you’ll find about college football.

Say grace, and pass the brisket.

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