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Ole Miss tops USA Today’s list of best colleges for sports fans

USA Today named the University of Mississippi the No. 1 college for sports fans.

Students gather in The Grove on Sept. 28, 2024 before a game against Kentucky. Photo by Ashton Summers

The ranking highlights Ole Miss’ unique game day atmosphere, engaged fan and alumni bases and excellence across multiple sports and seasons.

“I would say that’s a pretty ambitious statement, because you have so many colleges around the country,” senior international studies and Japanese double major Jay Allen said. “But there’s a reason they’re saying it.”

USA Today provided many reasons why Ole Miss won the No.