With no shortage of beer, brats and students yelling “Yaaas game day, yaaas,” it’s no wonder that USA Today ranked University of Wisconsin No.1 in tailgating.
The fans have spoken. Best tailgate in America? You guessed it— #MadisonWI. http://t.co/pOkW6pX3K2 via @forthewin pic.twitter.com/EO27lrBqVb
— UW–Madison (@UWMadison) October 7, 2015
Coming in on top with a 41 percent fan vote, UW dominated the fan ranking poll with runners-up Louisiana State University and University of Mississippi falling behind at nine and seven percent, respectively.
Following a recent NCAA ranking in which UW claimed the title of top college football town in America, it makes sense that, naturally, UW would also be the top tailgating school as well.
Of course, beyond its athletics and fanbase, UW has also recently received numerous other, perhaps more noteworthy, rankings.
A U.S. News and World Report ranking back in early September listed UW as the nation’s 11th best public university, and the Center for World Universities Rankings ranked UW 25th in the world.
Praise to thee: UW ranked nation’s 11th best public university
It’s certainly been a year of rankings for UW, and the Badgers are just getting started.