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Boise State’s Albertsons Stadium Nominated as Best College Football Stadium in U.S.
7/20/2026 11:54:00 AM | Football, General
A call to Bronco Nation to participate in the online vote through August 17
BOISE, Idaho – Boise State's legendary Albertsons Stadium has been nominated as "Best College Football Stadium" by a USA TODAY expert panel as part of their annual 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards. The top 10 attractions will be determined by an online vote that starts today. Fans are allowed to vote once per day, per device until Monday, August 17 at 10 a.m. (MT). Vote for Albertsons Stadium.
"Thank you USA Today for recognizing Albertsons Stadium as one of the Best College Football Stadiums, as we continue to invest in elite gameday experiences," said Boise State Director of Athletics Jeramiah Dickey. "Credit to Bronco Nation for creating a home-field advantage that continues to drive our winning football program. Bronco Nation, it's now up to us. We are Bar Raisers! We need you to go vote today and every day through August 17!"
This is the first time Albertsons Stadium has been nominated for this award. Boise State's blue turf was named Best Attraction for Sports Fans by USA Today for the past three years.
The top 10 winners, as ranked by USA TODAY Sports readers, will be announced on Wednesday, August 26th at noon EDT.
Fans are encouraged to vote at 10best.usatoday.com/awards or scan the QR code.
The Blue, Celebrating 40 Years
In honor of the 40th Anniversary of The Blue, Boise State will honor two of the most transformational players in program history, Ashton Jeanty and Kellen Moore, with orange sideline hash marks at the 2-yard and 11-yard lines, on both sides of the field, in reference to the jersey numbers that Jeanty and Moore wore as Broncos. The permanent orange markings link the Boise State legends to Lyle Smith Field where they helped build Boise State's national identity, alongside the legendary coach, known as the father of Bronco football. With these new markings, every game at Albertsons Stadium will carry a deeper meaning, connecting the past to the future, and ensuring that the legacy of two Bronco legends remains embedded in The Blue for generations to come.
History of Winning on The Blue
The Broncos have gone 218-46 at home since installing the turf in 1986, developing the finest home-field advantage in the Group of Five and helping the program establish itself among the most consistently successful in the sport.
Boise State has the nation's highest winning percentage at the FBS level, posting a .763 mark (293-91) since moving up in 1996. Behind the Broncos are Ohio State (.756), Alabama (.740), Michigan (.732) and Notre Dame (.726).
Boise State is the second-winningest football program by percentage in the country since 2000 (.801, 270-67), trailing only Ohio State (.835; 273-54). Boise State has recorded at least eight victories in 24 seasons since 2000, tying Georgia and Oklahoma for the most by an FBS team during that time frame. Since 2000, Boise State has registered more wins (270) than any other western team by 20 victories, with Oregon (250), USC (218), Utah (216) and BYU (215) following.
Passion of Bronco Nation
Albertsons Stadium has sold out every regular season home game since the start of the 2024 season, and experienced a stretch of 14 straight sellouts that started with the end of the 2023 campaign. Boise State has sold out every regular season home game under head coach Spencer Danielson. The Broncos sold out all seven games in 2024, finishing the season with a total attendance of 259,801 and an average of 37,114, both of which are program records for a single season. Last year, with a reduced attendance due to the construction of the North End Zone Project, the Broncos still totaled 224,497 people, for an average of 32,071 per game.
Here are the top 20 Best College Football Stadiums as determined by a USA TODAY expert panel.
- Albertsons Stadium at Boise State University, Boise, ID
- Autzen Stadium at University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
- Beaver Stadium at Penn State, University Park, PA
- The Big House at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
- Bryant-Denny Stadium at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Camp Randall Stadium at University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
- DKR Texas Memorial Stadium at University of Texas, Austin, TX
- Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium at University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
- Frank Howard Field at Memorial Stadium at Clemson, Clemson, SC
- Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium at University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Husky Stadium at University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Jordan-Hare Stadium at University of Auburn, Auburn AL
- Kyle Field at Texas A&M, College Station, TX
- LA Memorial Coliseum at University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
- Neyland Stadium at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
- Notre Dame Stadium at University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
- Ohio Stadium at Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
- Rose Bowl at UCLA, Pasadena, CA
- Sanford Stadium at University of Georgia, Athens, GA
- Tiger Stadium at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
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