12. University of Louisiana-Lafayette: Cajun Field
Lafayette, Lousiana
Cajun Field, home to the Ragin’ Cajuns, which has more than 40,000 seats, has been recognized for its lack of a student section contributing to a ho-hum game day experience. In a football-loving state, the muted enthusiasm levels might help explain the Cajuns’ relatively poor attendance numbers.
11. University of Idaho: Kibbie Dome
Moscow, Idaho
The Kibbie Dome is one of the NCAA’s most unusual venues. There is a domed roof made of wood in the 43-year-old stadium, which seats fewer than 16,000. Once famously, an opposing coach said the barrel-arched building looked like a Campbell’s Soup can cut in half.” The stadium is completely indoor, and fans are often surprised to come away. In Moscow, the Vandals find it difficult to attract great talent to a football program in northern Idaho. And the attendance figures tend to be far below the minimum of the Football Bowl Subdivision.