Where does The Swamp rank among the top-10 college football venues for fan atmosphere?

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium aka The Swamp stands tall among its college football peers when it comes to providing the ultimate fan experience.

Ask any Florida Gators fan where the best place in the world to watch a college football game and 11 times out of 10 they will tell you, “The Swamp.” And in complete fairness, they 100 percent correct.

Homerisms aside, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium has been among the elite venues for collegiate gridiron action since Steve Spurrier first bestowed the endearing title to the home of the Fighting Gators, and that tradition continues to this day. While not everyone will agree that Florida Field — which now also bears the name of the Head Ball Coach — is the greatest location in the nation, there is a general consensus among the sports media that it is a top-tier locale.

Riley Gates over at 247Sports took a stab at ranking the top 10 college football venues in terms of fan atmosphere, and unsurprisingly, The Swamp not only cracked the list but appeared among the top five. In fact, it landed right at No. 5 according to Gates, and here is his explanation why.