College Football 2018: Top 25 Tailgating Schools

MADISON, WI - OCTOBER 29: College football and beloved Dr Pepper concessionaire, Larry Culpepper, brings the Tailgate 2000 to Camp Randall Stadium as part of the Dr Pepper 2016 College Football Roadshow on October 29, 2016 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Dr. Pepper) /

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After an anomaly year in 2016, the Spartans returned to form last season with a 10-win season capped by a Holiday Bowl victory. When the Spartans are doing well, there are plenty of happy tailgaters in East Lansing.

One of the big traditions for the Spartans is their band. The drumline performs on Grand River Avenue and the full band holds a pre-game concert at Adams Field. Fans start lining up with small tailgates and picnics surrounding the field hours before the band arrives. The team takes the Spartan Walk from the team hotel to the stadium. As they pass the Spartan Statue, each player rubs the statue’s foot for good luck.

Plenty of food and revelry to be had in East Lansing on a Spartan game day. It is definitely a not miss tailgating spot in Big Ten country.

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