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5 college football programs that deserve bigger stadiums

By Austin Lloyd

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: CeeDee Lamb #2 of the Oklahoma Sooners attempts to make a catch against Patrick Surtain II #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the game at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: CeeDee Lamb #2 of the Oklahoma Sooners attempts to make a catch against Patrick Surtain II #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the game at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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BOISE, ID – OCTOBER 3: Wide receiver Akilian Butler #81 of the Boise State Broncos breaks the tackle of defensive back Rojesterman Farris II #18 of the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors enroute to a touchdown during first half action on October 3, 2015 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won the game 55-0. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID – OCTOBER 3: Wide receiver Akilian Butler #81 of the Boise State Broncos breaks the tackle of defensive back Rojesterman Farris II #18 of the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors enroute to a touchdown during first half action on October 3, 2015 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won the game 55-0. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) /

4. Utah Utes (Rice-Eccles Stadium)

Speaking of programs that do not prioritize football, we have the Utes. Now Utah has definitely stood out a good deal in recent memory due to their college football abilities. But unfortunately, their stadium tells a different story.

As of late, the stands of Rice-Eccles Stadium have failed to even hit the 50,000 threshold, and for a school with both Utah’s historical and current standards as a Power Five force, that number is a tad bit underwhelming.

This argument goes even deeper upon considering not only the consistently sold-out crowds but also their outstanding student section, known as the MUSS (“Mighty Utah Student Section”).

But as previously established, football is rarely the No. 1 thing on Utah’s mind, as a Pac-12 school. Although, they had been renovating Rice-Eccles to house over 51,000 for next season onward.

Baby steps are seemingly key in Salt Lake City.

3. Boise State Broncos (Albertsons Stadium)

Boise State might be the greatest Group of Five program ever, but apparently, that means absolutely nothing in regards to stadium size.

The Broncos, who are technically the “winningest college football program ever“, play in a coliseum that caters to less than 37,000 people. In fact, Albertsons Stadium’s record capacity is still yet to reach the 40,000 mark.

Boise State is not exactly renowned for its academic prowess, nor do they excel at any other sport quite like football. If they are not willing to grow either their university or brand, the least they can do is allow more folks to peep their awesome turf.

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