Football season is in full swing, so what better way to cheer on your favorite team than heading to the nearest tailgate?
We asked "Tailgate Master" Scott "Admiral BigGun" Backstrom, founder of TailgateMaster.com, to rank the best college tailgates in the country, where fans come together to eat, drink, and socialize before the game begins.
Keep scrolling to see what he had to say, and whether your favorite school made the list.
50. St. Olaf College — Northfield, Minnesota
"The Olies have some uniquely Scandinavian tailgating traditions... including pickled herring."
49. University of Delaware — Newark, Delaware
"Small School BIG HEART! Go Blue Hens!"
48. University of California, Berkeley — Berkeley, California
"Tailgating while watching the Golden Bears from the Charter Hill. Pretty cool!"
47. University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota
"The Golden Gophers have a nice stadium that fills up quickly with maroon and gold on game day. The lots around the TCF are packed with fans."
46. Indiana University — Bloomington, Indiana
"Tailgates are hosted on the grass lots south of Memorial Stadium. Make sure to check out Hoosier Village."
45. Duke University North Carolina — Durham, North Carolina
"You will see a sea of blue outside Wallace Wade Stadium. Check out Blue Devil Alley prior to kickoff."
44. University of Miami — Miami, Florida
"The U knows how to drink... make sure to load up on water between drinks... and expect to sweat. Canes fans KNOW how to throw a party."
43. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
"Lots of good food to enjoy. Check out the Victory Walk to see your favorite Tar Heel make their way to the stadium."
42. Northwestern University — Evanston, Illinois
"Tailgate lots open four hours before game time. Make sure to check out Wildcat Alley."
41. University of Kansas — Lawrence, Kansas
"Tailgating takes place all around Memorial Stadium and the Jaykawks make the most of it."
40. University of Arkansas — Fayetteville, Arkansas
"The mountains near Razorback Stadium are beautiful, but the Ozarks are just the beginning. Make sure to check out 'The Gardens.' Call the Hogs!"
39. Stanford University — Stanford, California
"Parking lots open five hours prior to kickoff. Make sure to wear your Cardinal attire. Expect a variety of foods from vegan to full-on pig roasts."
38. Mississippi State University — Starkville, Mississippi
"MSU tailgating centers around 'The Junction.' Make time to see the Dawg Walk along with the Famous Maroon Band and Drumline."
37. Wake Forest University — Winston Salem, North Carolina
"McCreary Plaza outside of Gate 1 is the center of 'Tailgate Town,' but the gold lot to the north of BB&T Field is where the party gets started! Open the gate!"
36. Arizona State University — Tempe, Arizona
"I would expect this one will be higher on the list next year. Sun Devil Stadium is something very special and the tailgates match the hype."
35. Boise State University — Boise, Idaho
"The Field may be blue... but the tailgate is RED HOT! BSU has gourmet food and local wines that stand out when you think about tailgating locations. Bronco Nation knows how to bring it on game day."
34. Appalachian State University — Boone, North Carolina
"Tailgating at the Rock has become a tradition. Check out the Mountaineer Walk prior to kickoff to see the APP State Cheerleaders and the Marching Mountaineers!"
33. Texas A&M — College Station, Texas
"The Midnight Yell kicks off this tailgate the night before the game. This is a fan friendly environment that you are sure to remember."
32. University of Nebraska — Lincoln, Nebraska
"In the land of Lincoln, Cornhuskers fans will make sure you are awake and ready to party on game day. Make sure to check out the band before it marches to Memorial Stadium."
31. University of Texas — Austin, Texas
"The Longhorn fans know how to tailgate. Texas Memorial is home to many a grilled meat. Country music and country cookouts make for a great location in Austin to spend a Saturday."
30. University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan
"There may be more people outside the stadium than inside... don't even try to find a parking spot if they are playing OSU."
29. University of Wisconsin — Madison, Wisconsin
"Beer brats? CHECK. Cheese curds? CHECK. The Badger Bash is in full effect on game day."
28. Michigan State University — East Lansing, Michigan
"The Spartan Fans make East Lansing a location you want to be on game day. Make sure you take in the drum line. GO GREEN! GO WHITE!"
27. Purdue University — West Lafayette, Indiana
"Fantastic BBQ such as ribs, chicken, and brisket are the norm at Purdue."
26. University of Oregon — Eugene, Oregon
"Indoor tailgating at Moshofsky Center. 'The Mo,' as it is called, is home to thousands of football fans. Make sure to pack your earplugs."
25. United States Military Academy Preparatory School — West Point, New York
"You would think that fans would be stiff... but you would be wrong. The Black Knights run a respectable tailgate."
24. West Virginia University — Morgantown, West Virginia
"Make sure to make your way through the blue and gold lots for a little piece of tailgating heaven. Pepperoni rolls or deer jerky? YES PLEASE!"
23. University of Notre Dame — Notre Dame, Indiana
"Check out the Stadium Tunnel Tour. Brats, dogs, and beer... This tailgate is all about tradition, and South Bend is one of the best locations to be on game day."
22. University of Utah — Salt Lake City, Utah
"Known for some of the best tailgating in the West. The Drum call at the Ute Walk is a real good time."
21. University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida
"Gators in the swamp. Smokers and grills are plentiful in Gainesville. Keep cool with the fantastic drinks."
20. San Diego State University — San Diego, California
"If you can, make your way to stadium parking Area F-1 for a serious party. You might be lucky enough to see the SDSU Marching Aztecs."
19. Texas Tech University — Lubbock, Texas
"The Red Raiders are on the rise... OMG!! Try the ribs! These guys know how to make some serious football food."
18. Pennsylvania State University — State College, Pennsylvania
"A virtual city crops up overnight outside Beaver Stadium. LOTS of white canopies dominate the landscape. Welcome to Nittanyville!"
17. Florida State University — Tallahassee, Florida
"The War Drum outside the stadium gets the tailgate going long before Chief Osceola rides Renegade into the stadium. Rowdy fans with the war chant and tomahawk chop will make sure you don't forget FSU."
16. Auburn University — Auburn, Alabama
"Many fans take in the Loveliest Village on the Plains. The Tiger Walk is a must."
15. Virginia Tech University — Blacksburg, Virginia
"The Hokies know how to give a Virginia Tech game day experience. Arrive early and check out the Hokie Walk and the Hokie Village for music and more!"
14. University of Georgia — Athens, Georgia
"North Campus is known for its historic location, but make sure to check out the area bars before you go."
13. University of Washington — Seattle, Washington
"Seafood is a popular treat... and even more special when served on a boat in Husky Harbor!"
12. University of Southern California — Los Angeles, California
"Historic, traditional, awesome! Check out Trousdale Parkway to get your fill of Cardinal and Gold. The band leads the Trojan parade at this tailgate."
11. University of Oklahoma — Norman, Oklahoma
"These fans know how to tailgate. Do you love steak? If so... this is your tailgating paradise."
10. Clemson University — Clemson, South Carolina
"Large RVs are common, and the tailgating is top notch. Beer, brats, burgers abound. SUPER friendly fans make this one of the best Saturday games you will ever enjoy. GO TIGERS!"
9. University of Alabama — Tuscaloosa, Alabama
"Crimson Tide has one of the most beautiful spots in the tailgating world. Tide fans know what makes a FAN-tastic environment."
8. Texas Christian University — Fort Worth, Texas
"The rise of tailgating among the Horned Frogs is something that we hope continues! Huge smokers, grills, and fan vehicles are common. This tailgate is full of purple tents and a cornucopia of food choices."
7. The Ohio State University — Columbus, Ohio
"Is it 'nuts' to focus tailgate treats around a buckeye? We think not. Make sure to try the chocolate/peanut butter versions while surrounded by a sea of red."
6. University of Iowa — Iowa City, Iowa
"Home of the Hawkeyes. Kinnick Stadium has a fantastic area to tailgate. Make sure you try the Big A Turkey Leg. HUGE taste!"
5. University of Tennessee — Knoxville, Tennessee
"Boat-gating? Sail-gating? Whatever you want to call it, on game day the VOL Navy rules the Tennessee River and the Big Orange Army rules everything else."
4. North Dakota State University — Fargo, North Dakota
"This might be a small school, but the 'strength of the bison is the herd.' Decked out in green and gold, their RVs dominate the parking lots outside the Fargo Dome. Make sure to try the venison!!"
3. University of Mississippi — Oxford, Mississippi
"What's not to love? The Grove outside Vaught-Hemingway Stadium is 10 acres of Rebel tailgate awesomeness that should be on your college party bucket list."
2. University of South Carolina — Columbia, South Carolina
"Tailgating on the 'tail' of a train! The Cockaboose railroad gets serious points for unique locations you can rent on game day, complete with flatscreen tvs!"
1. LSU — Baton Rouge, Louisiana
"Tigers tailgating starts Friday at 5 p.m. for Saturday games, and the food is off the charts. LSU dominates with unique and delicious tailgating dishes. Jambalaya, YUM!!!"