I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t know much about football. When I hear game lingo like flea flicker and scoop and score, I’m confused and amused at the same time. But while my game knowledge is at the amateur level, I am a pro when it comes to having fun—and that’s exactly what you’ll find in college towns across the Midwest and South during football season.
As teams gear up to hit the gridiron, here are my picks for 10 towns that know how to throw down, with game-day getaways filled with food, distinctive traditions, and plenty of pageantry.
