ESPN names Texas A&M and the University of Texas among Top 25 College Football Stadiums

ESPN recently named its top 25 college stadiums , and two Texas universities made the list.

The sports media organization had 14 writers select and rank their top 20 favorite stadiums — without criteria and parameters. ESPN then assigned points based on these rankings: 20 points for a first-place vote, 19 for a second-place vote, and so on, down to 1 point for a stadium ranked 20th. In total, at least 42 stadiums received at least one vote.

To little surprise, the Texas universities that clinched a spot are Texas A&M University at No. 13 and the University of Texas in Austin at No. 25.

Here's what they said about the stadiums.

No. 13: Kyle Field, Texas A&M University Aggies

With 91 points combined, Kyle Field ranked among the Top 15 college football stadiums in the U.S. It's not necessarily because the stadium is all that impressive, however.

ESPN writer Dave Wilson wrote mostly about the traditions and the spirit from the stands.

"It doesn't take long to notice things are different at Kyle Field. Instead of cheerleaders, there are Yell Leaders who organize coordinated yells for fans, including the largest student section in America at more than 36,000 strong," he wrote. "The weekend begins with Midnight Yell on Friday nights, where the Aggies practice said yells in Kyle with thousands of their friends."

He also commended the Aggies' Corps of Cadets and the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band for their "intricate halftime shows.

"It all adds up to one of the most unique game-day experiences in the country, with the largest stadium in the SEC (102,733) providing a raucous, memorable setting on Saturdays," he concluded.

No. 25: Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, University of Texas Longhorns

DRK came in with only 38 points to claim the last spot on the list, though Wilson commended fans for progress, stating, "The game-day setting in Austin has improved by leaps and bounds in recent years."

He recognized pregame festivities on Bevo Boulevard and free Longhorn City Limits concerts each home game.

"Inside, LED lights bathe more than 100,000 fans in burnt orange while fans watch the Longhorns on Campbell-Williams Field, named for Earl and Ricky, Texas' two Heisman Trophy winners," he wrote. "Add in a 'Texas Fight!' chant and a performance by the 400-member Longhorn Band -- the 'Showband of the Southwest' -- playing Big Bertha II, the biggest bass drum in the world, and you've got yourself a Texas-sized party."

These are the top 25 college football stadiums

1. Tiger Stadium, LS U Tigers
2. Rose Bowl, UCLA Bruins
3. Michigan Stadium, Michigan Wolverines
4. Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
5. Beaver Stadium, Penn State Nittany Lions
6. Husky Stadium, Washington Huskies
7. Ohio Stadium, Ohio State Buckeyes
8. Camp Randall Stadium, Wisconsin Badgers
9. Bryant-Denny Stadium, Alabama Crimson Tide
10. Neyland Stadium, Tennessee Volunteers
11. Memorial Stadium, Clemson Tigers
12. Michie Stadium, Army Black Knights
13. Kyle Field, Texas A&M Aggies
14. Autzen Stadium, Oregon Ducks
15. Lane Stadium, Virginia Tech Hokies
16. Memorial Stadium, Nebraska Cornhuskers
17. Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn Tigers
18. Sanford Stadium, Georgia Bulldogs
19. Doak S. Campbell Stadium, Florida State Seminoles
20. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Florida Gators
21. Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Ole Miss Rebels
22. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, USC Trojans
23. Kidd Brewer Stadium, Appalachian State Mountaineers
24. Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Oklahoma Sooners
25. Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, Texas Longhorns

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: ESPN names Texas A&M and the University of Texas among Top 25 College Football Stadiums