NCAA Football 09 top 25 toughest places to play

by pastapadre
Posted June 3rd, 2008 at 5:00 pm

Something I neglected to add into my impressions from the community event was the list of the toughest places to play in NCAA Football 09. It was hard to judge how much difference there is from playing at a difficult venue compared to a mild one. QB composure seemed to be the most significant aspect of realizing the effects regardless of where you were playing, and it may be that the more intimidating the environment the more rattled opposing QBs can get. Here are the top 25 toughest places to play in the game.

#1 LSU
#2 Florida
#3 Ohio State
#4 Penn State
#5 Tennessee
#6 Oklahoma
#7 Oregon
#8 Wisconsin
#9 Virginia Tech
#10 Nebraska
#11 USC
#12 Texas
#13 Michigan
#14 Texas A&M
#15 Notre Dame
#16 Georgia
#17 Florida State
#18 Alabama
#19 Auburn
#20 West Virginia
#21 Clemson
#22 Arkansas
#23 Colorado
#24 Boise St.
#25 South Carolina

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twistanutz22

I think this list is pretty accurate. Oregon in Autzen Stadium is at least #7 Toughest Places to Play in the country. I’ve been going to games there since I was 12, and it’s gotten louder each year! But Boise State? Are you freakin kidding me? Maybe they made it because theres a bad glare off of the blue turf? Or maybe, (and more realistically) it’s the competition they play at home. Either way, come on, a WAC team in the top 25 Toughest Places? Wow.
twistanutz22

I think this list is pretty accurate. Oregon in Autzen Stadium is at least #7 Toughest Places to Play in the country. I’ve been going to games there since I was 12, and it’s gotten louder each year! But Boise State? Are you freakin kidding me? Maybe they made it because theres a bad glare off of the blue turf? Or maybe, (and more realistically) it’s the competition they play at home. Either way, come on, a WAC team in the top 25 Toughest Places? Wow.
VaBeach Giant

love madden and it probably is a better game yr in and yr out, but I always come back to NCAA and play it more. now about that list, only thing loud in Boise St is the Blue turf…
VaBeach Giant

gonna miss the OB…
VaBeach Giant

love madden and it probably is a better game yr in and yr out, but I always come back to NCAA and play it more. now about that list, only thing loud in Boise St is the Blue turf…
VaBeach Giant

gonna miss the OB…
NUisBACKin09

Nebraska is on the list cuz a 265 sellout streak, and still going NO other team can say that, hell USC only sellout was when nebraska was in town..nice fan support
NUisBACKin09

Nebraska is on the list cuz a 265 sellout streak, and still going NO other team can say that, hell USC only sellout was when nebraska was in town..nice fan support
Patrick

[quote comment="23862"]Nebraska is on the list cuz a 265 sellout streak, and still going NO other team can say that, hell USC only sellout was when nebraska was in town..nice fan support[/quote]

Just because you sold the tickets, doesn’t mean everyone who bought them actually went, plus there is no other college football team in the state that matters for competition, Nebraska should be up there but should not be higher than Georgia….Hell South Carolina sold out every game the season they went 0-12, that doesn’t mean its a tough place to play.
Patrick

[quote comment="23862"]Nebraska is on the list cuz a 265 sellout streak, and still going NO other team can say that, hell USC only sellout was when nebraska was in town..nice fan support[/quote]

Just because you sold the tickets, doesn’t mean everyone who bought them actually went, plus there is no other college football team in the state that matters for competition, Nebraska should be up there but should not be higher than Georgia….Hell South Carolina sold out every game the season they went 0-12, that doesn’t mean its a tough place to play.
smithc6

Pasta,

Just thought Id let you know the list of schools by star rating is out on OS as well…thought you might want to find it for your members and post it on your site also. Its in the NCAA forums with the thread called “hello from EA”
smithc6

Pasta,

Just thought Id let you know the list of schools by star rating is out on OS as well…thought you might want to find it for your members and post it on your site also. Its in the NCAA forums with the thread called “hello from EA”
Phantom

[quote comment="23836"]Has anyone ever seen this list change year to year in a dynasty? The list is bogus…. The tough place to play has to do with the game being played at the time in any stadium. Two years ago when Louisville played Rutgers and the white towels and all..

Games that have something on the line like a bowl bid or undeafeated season should be when the toughest places to play..

G[/quote]

i wish i had an idea as to what you are trying to say… proper verb conjugation and complete sentences would help.
Phantom

[quote comment="23836"]Has anyone ever seen this list change year to year in a dynasty? The list is bogus…. The tough place to play has to do with the game being played at the time in any stadium. Two years ago when Louisville played Rutgers and the white towels and all..

Games that have something on the line like a bowl bid or undeafeated season should be when the toughest places to play..

G[/quote]

i wish i had an idea as to what you are trying to say… proper verb conjugation and complete sentences would help.
boisedude

Look at Boise States home record guys. I used to have season tickets there, not only does it get loud but its cold. I moved away from there in 2001 and watched them loose one game that year and in 2004 they finally lost again. Thats a long home stretch.
boisedude

Look at Boise States home record guys. I used to have season tickets there, not only does it get loud but its cold. I moved away from there in 2001 and watched them loose one game that year and in 2004 they finally lost again. Thats a long home stretch.
ghettoshark

[quote comment="23874"]Look at Boise States home record guys. I used to have season tickets there, not only does it get loud but its cold. I moved away from there in 2001 and watched them loose one game that year and in 2004 they finally lost again.

Thats a long home stretch.[/quote]

I’m sure Wisconsin could go undefeated every year in the WAC. Boise’s home record means nothing.
ghettoshark

[quote comment="23874"]Look at Boise States home record guys. I used to have season tickets there, not only does it get loud but its cold. I moved away from there in 2001 and watched them loose one game that year and in 2004 they finally lost again.

Thats a long home stretch.[/quote]

I’m sure Wisconsin could go undefeated every year in the WAC. Boise’s home record means nothing.
bipolar

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Syracuse is a top 20 team all time so I don’t get why not? I mean the dome is louder then any other stadium when the team is good. Its just recently we have been bad. But in terms of hard places to play the dome is definitely up there if you want to go by history what should be the important thing here.[/quote]

Has nothing to do with all time. It has to do with recently and Syracuse sucks. It doesn’t matter if you were good 15 years ago, no team is intimidated to play at Syracuse now.
bipolar

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Syracuse is a top 20 team all time so I don’t get why not? I mean the dome is louder then any other stadium when the team is good. Its just recently we have been bad. But in terms of hard places to play the dome is definitely up there if you want to go by history what should be the important thing here.[/quote]

Has nothing to do with all time. It has to do with recently and Syracuse sucks. It doesn’t matter if you were good 15 years ago, no team is intimidated to play at Syracuse now.
juice0863

I just wanted to know if the spring game was in the game in dynasty mode this year thank you.
juice0863

I just wanted to know if the spring game was in the game in dynasty mode this year thank you.
kwizzy

In regards to NEBRASKA, Im obviously biased as a HUSKER fan but… in NEBRASKA’s case a sellout does in fact mean SELLOUT! There is not an empty seat in the house I promise you… we get there early and stay late… Ask anyone who has been to a game here, if you get a win here you’ve done something special & you will be cheered for it leaving the field! (By HUSKER fans!) & while weve had a few down years, we still deserve to be on this list about right where we are… which is not to say other teams dont.
kwizzy

In regards to NEBRASKA, Im obviously biased as a HUSKER fan but… in NEBRASKA’s case a sellout does in fact mean SELLOUT! There is not an empty seat in the house I promise you… we get there early and stay late… Ask anyone who has been to a game here, if you get a win here you’ve done something special & you will be cheered for it leaving the field! (By HUSKER fans!) & while weve had a few down years, we still deserve to be on this list about right where we are… which is not to say other teams dont.
Shomari

I haven’t enjoyed Madden since Ray Lewis was on the cover. It has NO replayability for me, but then again the NFL bores me so go figure. However, College Football is my favorite sport and it hasn’t had the appeal for me since Desmond Howard was on the cover and I had a PS2. I have yet to get the overall WOW experience with NCAA on the 360. I hope next year is the best yet, cause I’m not really that excited about this year.
Shomari

I haven’t enjoyed Madden since Ray Lewis was on the cover. It has NO replayability for me, but then again the NFL bores me so go figure. However, College Football is my favorite sport and it hasn’t had the appeal for me since Desmond Howard was on the cover and I had a PS2. I have yet to get the overall WOW experience with NCAA on the 360. I hope next year is the best yet, cause I’m not really that excited about this year.
Big Orange in 08!!

Boise State has lost 2 games at home since 1999. I think that is pretty impressive. I know it’s the WAC, but I think it’s worthy of a Top 25 ranking. Georgia’s ranking is a little low.
Big Orange in 08!!

Boise State has lost 2 games at home since 1999. I think that is pretty impressive. I know it’s the WAC, but I think it’s worthy of a Top 25 ranking. Georgia’s ranking is a little low.
scott boggs

I cant see tiger stadium being any louder than “the swamp” Florida is hands down the toughest venue to play in. I’ll live with this though. I would put Florida, LSU and OSU as the top three.
scott boggs

I cant see tiger stadium being any louder than “the swamp” Florida is hands down the toughest venue to play in. I’ll live with this though. I would put Florida, LSU and OSU as the top three.
Deezy

Y’all need to stop bickering just because your favorite team didn’t make it on, or high enough on, the list. I don’t see anything wrong with the list in terms of whose on there. As a college football fan, you can’t knock a team’s fan support based on their record, or who they’ve lost to, or what conference they’re in. If they do their job at home, and the fans show up from week to week, they’re gonna build a reputation. Not to mention, it’s a FEATURE in the video game! Besides, if you’re favorite school happens to be on the list, you’ll be able to utilize the aforementioned feature regardless of their rank. Stop bashing schools and the game just because you’re school’s not the loudest in the game and realize it’s just nice to see this feature back in the game.
Deezy

Y’all need to stop bickering just because your favorite team didn’t make it on, or high enough on, the list. I don’t see anything wrong with the list in terms of whose on there. As a college football fan, you can’t knock a team’s fan support based on their record, or who they’ve lost to, or what conference they’re in. If they do their job at home, and the fans show up from week to week, they’re gonna build a reputation. Not to mention, it’s a FEATURE in the video game! Besides, if you’re favorite school happens to be on the list, you’ll be able to utilize the aforementioned feature regardless of their rank. Stop bashing schools and the game just because you’re school’s not the loudest in the game and realize it’s just nice to see this feature back in the game.
I Peench

I always wanted a way of expanded a stadium in dynasty mode. Thought it would be cool like if you’re team strings together some really good seasons and is selling out most games. When my dynasty UNC team is a powerhouse after 5-6 years of dynasty I’d like to be able to expand my stadium and somehow get in on this list. I can get my fan base up to “excellent”, but it would be nice to find a way of getting a bigger stadium to satisfy such a fan base.
I Peench

I always wanted a way of expanded a stadium in dynasty mode. Thought it would be cool like if you’re team strings together some really good seasons and is selling out most games. When my dynasty UNC team is a powerhouse after 5-6 years of dynasty I’d like to be able to expand my stadium and somehow get in on this list. I can get my fan base up to “excellent”, but it would be nice to find a way of getting a bigger stadium to satisfy such a fan base.
Dre

Ga. should be at least #3
Dre

Ga. should be at least #3
twistanutz22

[quote comment="23887"]Y’all need to stop bickering just because your favorite team didn’t make it on, or high enough on, the list. I don’t see anything wrong with the list in terms of whose on there. As a college football fan, you can’t knock a team’s fan support based on their record, or who they’ve lost to, or what conference they’re in. If they do their job at home, and the fans show up from week to week, they’re gonna build a reputation. Not to mention, it’s a FEATURE in the video game! Besides, if you’re favorite school happens to be on the list, you’ll be able to utilize the aforementioned feature regardless of their rank. Stop bashing schools and the game just because you’re school’s not the loudest in the game and realize it’s just nice to see this feature back in the game.[/quote]

I don’t think anyone’s really “bashing” the game here. I think people have opinions, and that’s what this forum is for! I think people have a good point that out of all the 100′s of schools in the country, Boise State probably shouldn’t be in the top 25. Just because you impressive win streak at home doesn’t mean a lot when you consider the opponents. I just think there could be a few schools that deserve to be above the Smurfs here. But you are right, it is just a feature of the game. But features are what makes the game so deep. So I would say its pretty important. Oh, and it’s nice to see Michigan up at #13… as a Duck fan it makes that blowout win at “The Big House” feel even better!

GO DUCKS!
GMSFootballa54

Why is Nebraska higher than Michigan when Michigan had the same amount of home wins that Nebraska had total?(5)
twistanutz22

[quote comment="23887"]Y’all need to stop bickering just because your favorite team didn’t make it on, or high enough on, the list. I don’t see anything wrong with the list in terms of whose on there. As a college football fan, you can’t knock a team’s fan support based on their record, or who they’ve lost to, or what conference they’re in. If they do their job at home, and the fans show up from week to week, they’re gonna build a reputation. Not to mention, it’s a FEATURE in the video game! Besides, if you’re favorite school happens to be on the list, you’ll be able to utilize the aforementioned feature regardless of their rank. Stop bashing schools and the game just because you’re school’s not the loudest in the game and realize it’s just nice to see this feature back in the game.[/quote]

I don’t think anyone’s really “bashing” the game here. I think people have opinions, and that’s what this forum is for! I think people have a good point that out of all the 100′s of schools in the country, Boise State probably shouldn’t be in the top 25. Just because you impressive win streak at home doesn’t mean a lot when you consider the opponents. I just think there could be a few schools that deserve to be above the Smurfs here. But you are right, it is just a feature of the game. But features are what makes the game so deep. So I would say its pretty important. Oh, and it’s nice to see Michigan up at #13… as a Duck fan it makes that blowout win at “The Big House” feel even better!

GO DUCKS!
GMSFootballa54

Why is Nebraska higher than Michigan when Michigan had the same amount of home wins that Nebraska had total?(5)
Gatorfan

I have a quick question.

Can these rankings change? For example, after year 50 in an online dynasty, and a team never loses at home can they move up in the rankings? Or if a team loses a bunch of games at home, can they move down in the rankings?
Gatorfan

I have a quick question.

Can these rankings change? For example, after year 50 in an online dynasty, and a team never loses at home can they move up in the rankings? Or if a team loses a bunch of games at home, can they move down in the rankings?
Tim S.

Boise State is on the list and Husky Stadium isn’t? What is that?
Tim S.

Boise State is on the list and Husky Stadium isn’t? What is that?
hubcapp

at the OB, fla state vs. miami none louder period! any year ,and yes im a miami native (cc) carol city 79th street baby!!!!!
hubcapp

at the OB, fla state vs. miami none louder period! any year ,and yes im a miami native (cc) carol city 79th street baby!!!!!
Big Orange in 08!!

[quote comment="23901"]at the OB, fla state vs. miami none louder period!

any year ,and yes im a miami native (cc) carol city 79th street baby!!!!![/quote]

So is that the 1 game everybody decides to come to during the year. The rest of the year you guys probably have 30,000 a game.
Big Orange in 08!!

[quote comment="23901"]at the OB, fla state vs. miami none louder period!

any year ,and yes im a miami native (cc) carol city 79th street baby!!!!![/quote]

So is that the 1 game everybody decides to come to during the year. The rest of the year you guys probably have 30,000 a game.
Patrick

[quote comment="23904"][quote comment="23901"]at the OB, fla state vs. miami none louder period!

any year ,and yes im a miami native (cc) carol city 79th street baby!!!!![/quote]

So is that the 1 game everybody decides to come to during the year. The rest of the year you guys probably have 30,000 a game.[/quote]

The only people at Miami games are students…I guess they let all of the former players/alumni out of prison to see the Fla St. game.
Patrick

[quote comment="23904"][quote comment="23901"]at the OB, fla state vs. miami none louder period!

any year ,and yes im a miami native (cc) carol city 79th street baby!!!!![/quote]

So is that the 1 game everybody decides to come to during the year. The rest of the year you guys probably have 30,000 a game.[/quote]

The only people at Miami games are students…I guess they let all of the former players/alumni out of prison to see the Fla St. game.