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Reacting to Yahoo Sports’ SEC football stadium rankings

Yahoo was very judicious with its choice of who to leave out. Two teams hail from the SEC East and two from the West.

Yahoo Sports recently ranked all the Southeastern Conference football stadiums from one to 10, excluding the bottom four.

The rankings were chosen based on the SEC as presently constructed, so apologies to fans of the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma, you all will have to wait until August to be included.

Yahoo was very judicious with its choice of who to leave out. Two teams hail from the SEC East and two from the West. Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi State and Vanderbilt were left on the outside looking in.

Therefore, if you’re a fan of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Kroger Field, Davis Wade Stadium or FirstBank Stadium, you likely have an axe to grind with Yahoo Sports, not us. For what it’s worth though, they weren’t necessarily wrong.

In descending order, let’s find out where Texas A&M‘s Kyle Field in Aggieland ranks among the best conference in college football.

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Best Photos: Texas A&M 47-3 win over the ULM Warhawks

Texas A&M explodes for 47 points in big bounce back win over the UL Monroe

The Aggies gave the fans at Kyle Field a lot to cheer about on Saturday evening. After a weather delay, the Aggies stormed onto the field and blew the ULM Warhawks away with a final score of 47-3.

With Evan Stewart and Noah Thomas down for the game, Conner Weigman spread the ball around to eight different pass catchers for 337 yards and a touchdown. One aspect that has yet to really pop has been the run offense, but we saw flashes of real explosiveness from the three backs Ruben Owens, Le’Veon Moss, and Amari Daniels.

They combined for a total of 133 rushing yards, 38 receiving yards, and two touchdowns. A few other notables from the game were Ainias Smith, Jahdae Walker, and Shemar Turner.

Below, you can check out the best photos from the game on Saturday.

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WATCH: Aggie football players hype up Kyle Field before 2023 season opener

“Kyle Field is the best environment in the world.” In the lead up to the 2023 season opener, Texas A&M football shared why there is no better atmosphere than playing in front of the 12th Man.

We are officially less than a week away from the 2023 college football season getting underway in the SEC, which means kicking off the season in front of the best fans in the world.

Kyle Field has been home to Aggie football since 1904 and as a permanent concrete stadium since 1927. With an upgraded capacity of 102,733, the Maroon and White home is officially the SEC’s largest stadium, and the gameday environment is only intensified by the presence of the raucous 12th Man.

Media and opponents alike have lauded Kyle Field as one of the most daunting stadiums in the SEC. While the atmosphere poses a threat to foes, it offers more than ample fuel to inspire the Aggies on game day.

Texas A&M football shared a hype video ahead of the team’s 2023 season opener in which several players, from wide receiver Evan Stewart to quarterback Conner Weigman, shared exactly what it feels like to walk out the tunnel in front of the one-hundred-plus fans on Saturday afternoons:

(DL Shemar Stewart): “Man, playing at Kyle Field is crazy. You look up, you just see them, then you just see the stadium moving.”

(WR Noah Thomas): “Gives me chills every time I come out the tunnel.”

(WR Evan Stewart): “It’s different, especially when they get to swinging the towels around, and you start feeling the air.”

(DL Enai White): “The stadium is always rocking. That vibe is just different.”

(QB Conner Weigman): “Just being able to see a hundred thousand people, there for you, cheering for you, every move you do; I mean, there’s nothing like it.”

(OL Kam Dewberry): “We sell out a hundred and six, a hundred and eight thousand people, and that stand is just rocking, you know. People come here, and you know they get scared, they get timid, you know Kyle Field is what the hype is about.”

(TE Max Wright): “It’s not even close. The 12th Man…it’s the best environment, the best fans, Kyle Field is the best environment in the world.”

Texas A&M will kick off their 2023 rebound campaign on Saturday, Sep. 2, from Kyle Field against New Mexico, offering the first opportunity to see the raucous 12th Man in action. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT, with the game airing on ESPN.

The anticipation is arguably at an all-time high with Aggie football announcing that season tickets are officially sold out. The near-record 93,000 total season tickets purchased includes a record number of 39,000 Student Sports Passes, ensuring the nation’s largest student section will be sold out this season.

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Kyle Field inks a multi-year deal that will make Molson Coors the new beer sponsor just in time for the football season

Texas A&M venues will move on from Anheuser-Busch to Molson Coors as their new beer sponsor starting in September

It was announced that Molson Coors will replace Anheuser-Busch as the official beer sponsor for the Maroon and White. This matches well with the tune of Aggie athletics over the past few years, which is change. The following sports all replaced a tenured coach within the last two years.

One of the most surprising changes was Jimbo Fisher handing over the play calling and QB coach duties to new Aggie football offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino.

So, it’s only fitting that the beer of choice at Kyle Field also changed after seven years. This move will also make way for Revolver Brewing Company to spearhead a new A&M-branded beer as 12th Man Lager will be phased in the change.

“Molson Coors along with Revolver Brewing Company will also develop a new Texas A&M-branded beer that will debut during the fall of 2023. More information about the product launch and availability will be announced at a later date.”

Ross Bjork continues to do what he does best: bringing in deals and innovation that enhance the experience for fans, students, and athletes. Below is what he had to say about the deal.

“We are always looking for innovative opportunities to engage more Aggies and enhance the fan experience for the 12th Man at all of our venues and we are excited to partner with Coors Light, Twisted Tea and Kristen Distributing Company this fall,” Texas A&M Director of Athletics Ross Bjork said. “This multi-year partnership will not only provide already great products to our fans but open new opportunities for the Molson Coors and Boston Beer families. Most importantly, we appreciate all three partners shared commitment to encourage fans to drink responsibly.”

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Season Tickets for the 2023 Texas A&M football campaign have been sold out

Opposing teams will have to deal with one of the loudest stadiums in the country as the 12th man fills the stands

Kyle Field will be rocking for the 2023 season, and we have the numbers to back it up. The Aggie faithful snatched up a whopping 92,000 plus season tickets, followed by a near-record number of student passes at 39,000.

Even coming off a down season, there is much to be excited about once the Aggies take the field. The core of their top recruiting class is still intact; they led the SEC in returning starters, Bobby Petrino is ready to feed the studs, and Jimbo Fisher has a different swagger about himself this offseason.

These numbers solidify that Kyle Field will remain one of the loudest football stadiums in the nation when opposing teams trot on the field and have to deal with the 12th man.

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Everything Assistant Head Coach Elijah Robinson had to say during Texas A&M’s Fall practice Media Day

Coach Elijah Robinson answers questions about stopping the run among other topics at the Fall Camp Media Day

Fans and media were able to flock to Kyle Field today to get a glimpse of what is in store for the 2023 football season in Aggieland. However, before the open practice kicked off, the media got a chance to pepper Jimbo Fisher and company with a slew of questions.

After Fisher exited the stage, Assistant head coach Elijah Robinson took over the mic to discuss a few topics, especially the defensive line, as it was announced he would be taking over the spot that the late Terry Price manned.

“I learned so much from Coach Price, just watching and observing him. The type of father he was, the type of husband he was… I learned from Coach Price to enjoy the small moments.”

Coach Robinson also knows the importance of stopping the run when playing in the SEC, and he will make sure people are held accountable in their play.

“In order to rush the passer, you have to stop the run. We emphasize it every day… We take full responsibility to make sure it gets done.”

Here is coach Elijah Robinson’s full press conference video from Fall Camp Media Day 2023.

 

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Ranking every SEC football stadium from worst to first

Best architecture? Setting? Atmosphere? We ranked each and every stadium in the SEC from worst to best.

With Texas A&M beginning their fall camp this week it means it’s time to turn the page toward an exciting college football season in the SEC.

There will be no shortage of narratives to follow this season as Georgia looks to pull off a potential threepeat as national champions, while Nick Saban’s Alabama seeks to return to the College Football Playoff after sitting on the outside looking in last year. LSU, in year two with Brian Kelly, hopes to contend for a conference title after winning the SEC West a season ago.

Of course, the Aggies will be motivated to compile a bounce-back campaign in the fall after underwhelming with a 5-7 (2-6 SEC) record in 2022. Most notably, this season will mark the last in the current 14-team format of the conference, before Texas and Oklahoma join in on the fun in 2024.

With that in mind, we revisited the current SEC landscape to determine the best stadiums throughout the conference, based on a handful of factors such as setting, architecture, history, and of course the overall atmosphere. While some stadiums may be lauded for their raucous environments, it remains to be seen whether that equates to a stellar grade on our “best stadiums” rankings.

Here are the rankings of each and every stadium in the SEC, going from worst to best:

Report: The Aggie football team has its annual open practice set or August 6th

Fans will be able to get their eyes back on the Aggie football team on August 6th for the annual preseason practice.

Football is creeping up on us, and I can’t wait for it to start. The Aggies will have their annual pool party, hoping to make one last big impression on recruits before the season begins. According to a university spokesperson, the Aggie football team will have its annual preseason practice at Kyle Field on August 6th. Media and fans will see how the offense will look under the influence of new OC Bobby Petrino since the spring scrimmage.

There is something to be said about the hire as Texas A&M is hitting on some top 2024 wide receiver recruits, and every time an offense player is asked how things are different, they light up when talking about the offensive changes and speed. Carter Karels of GigEm247 dropped the news earlier today via social media.

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Texas A&M’s home field advantage deemed a ‘myth’ by one SEC writer

According to one SEC columnist, the reputation that Kyle Field and the 12th Man hold is simply, in one word, a “myth.”

The SEC is among the most competitive Division I sports conferences, equating to housing some of the most daunting places to play for any college football team. No matter how talented or elite a program is, any team can be on upset watch when playing in a hostile environment.

Kyle Field, the home of Texas A&M football and the raucous 12th Man, has been no stranger to playing a role in some incredible upsets, such as last season’s win over No. 5 LSU. It’s been regarded as one of the most intimidating sports venues by sports writers, media outlets, and even rival fans alike.

But according to USA TODAY SEC columnist Blake Toppmeyer, the reputation that Kyle Field and the 12th Man hold is, in a word, a “myth.”

Toppmeyer looked at SEC team winning percentages since 2012 (when the conference expanded to 14 teams) to unearth the best home-field advantage. South Carolina (1), Florida (2), and Auburn (3) round out the top three, while heavyweights such as Georgia (8) and Alabama (12) are further down below.

As for the Aggies and Kyle Field, they ranked dead last at No. 14, behind the likes of Vanderbilt, who sit second-to-last:

“Kyle Field towers in size, but the Home of the 12th Man doesn’t create an advantage to equal its branding. When you include the Aggies’ neutral-site results against Arkansas, Texas A&M is the SEC’s only team that has a better record (27-22) in non-home conference games the past 11 seasons than it does in SEC home games (21-19).”

Below is Toppmeyer’s breakdown of the Aggies’ winning percentage at home versus on the road, including his quote that doubles down by calling the home of the 12th Man a “myth:”

SEC home winning percentage:  .525

SEC road/neutral winning percentage:  .551

Difference:  Minus- .026

Toppmeyer’s take:  “Kyle Field is an impressive venue, but the Aggies’ 12th Man advantage is a myth.”

I’m sorry, but name me one person that would rather go and play amongst the 102,733 crowd at Kyle Field versus the Commodores’ FirstBank Stadium, which is currently the smallest stadium in the SEC with a 40,550 seating capacity.

I would like to see the average winning margin of the Aggies’ home games layered onto these rankings because a three-point loss to Ole Miss in Week 8 last season hits differently than a 17-point loss to the Gators a week after. I’d venture to argue no SEC team is walking into the hostile crowd at Kyle Field and thinking the matchup will be a cakewalk, regardless of record.

The winning percentage alone can’t serve as a proxy for the hostility and pressure from over 100,000 fans screaming at you when trying to get a play call in. Aggie football may have had its recent struggles, but by no means is the 12th Man indicative of a last-place ranking among the other SEC fanbases.

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ChatGPT ranks the scariest places to play in the SEC – Where did Texas A&M land?

ChatGPT worked its magic to rank the most daunting places to play in the SEC. So where did Kyle Field, home of the Texas A&M football, land on the list?

College football isn’t exactly known for its parity across the Power Five conferences, but that doesn’t mean anything, and everything, can happen on a given day. Crowd hostility, elevation, and sections filled with raucous students are just a few factors of having home-field advantage, and the SEC is no different.

In a ranking compiled by ChatGPT and shared through Saturday Down South, the artificial intelligence chatbot worked its magic to list the most daunting stadiums to play at in the SEC. Because why should you take the word of a diehard college football fan when you can easily ask AI to follow a prompt and provide a detailed response?

ChatGPT rankings have become quite entertaining across the sports landscape and its list of most intimidating SEC stadiums is no exception. Does artificial intelligence fear the Swamp as any other football program would? Does “The Vaught” hold a spot within the top 10?

And of course, the question that matters most: where does Kyle Field, home of Texas A&M and no stranger to pulling off massive upsets, land in ChatGPT’s rankings?

Take a look below at how the AI bot ranked each SEC home stadium, and of course, let the “friendly” debates begin: