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Ranking the Top 10 College Football Traditions

In this article, I share what I feel are the top ten entrances in college football.

By Peter Bartell

October 13, 2012; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels fans in the Grove before the game against the
October 13, 2012; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels fans in the Grove before the game against the / Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
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6. Mr. Brightside (Michigan)

This one just about makes the earth shake if you’re in person everyone says. The echoes of 107,000 plus wearing Michigan maze and blue sing the song, “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers between the third and fourth quarter every home game.

The instrumental and vocals go quiet for one part of the lyrics which heightens the crowd volume even more.

5. Planting the Spear (Florida State)

The crowd is on their feet giving the tomahawk chop chant before Chief Osceola takes center stage on the horse, Renegade. Chief Osceola plants a flaming spear into the center of the field in the middle of the Florida State logo.

This is a tradition that will make your hair stand up. Not only because it is exhilarating, but the cultural significance behind it as well will make you appreciate it even more knowing that Chief Osceola was a historic leader of the Seminole tribe, alone with his Appaloosa horse, Renegade.

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