UCLA Football tailgate bragging points of emphasis

This may be the first time that fellow UCLA fans and alumni have spoken to each other since late last fall. Here are some points of pride that Bruin fans may want to share during tailgates this fall season.

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Travel + Leisure did a nice write up explaining why the UCLA campus was ranked the best in the country.

The Fresno Bee has a great write-up explaining even further why UCLA was ranked the best college campus in the nation.

Architecturaldigest.com named UCLA among the 64 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America.

"Though the campus now covers more than 400 acres, UCLA started with just four academic buildings, including Royce Hall, shown here. The four Romanesque Revival structures were conceived by local architects Allison & Allison."

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UCLA and its beautiful campus should be in the top five, but the top 10 will do for now.

UCLA for the 7th straight year, was ranked the No. 1 public university by U.S. World News & World Report's annual U.S. university rankings.

The university is ranked high overall in other publications as well.

1. No. 13 by Forbes’ List of America’s Top Colleges

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2. No. 18 by Times Higher Education World University Rankings

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3. No. 15 in the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)

Over 2,500 institutions were evaluated, and the top 1,000 universities are listed in these rankings

UCLA's football tailgating ranked among the best, as mentioned below.

ESPN's Jim Caple not too long ago ranked UCLA No. 6 in his articleRoad Warrior: best college tailgating and said basically, what is there not to like.

When it comes to UCLA football games, tailgating is a lively and exciting activity that demonstrates the school's spirit and the friendships that exist among its students. The well-known Rose Bowl Stadium is the ideal location for pre-game celebrations due to the charm of its historic architecture and the breathtaking views it offers.

Most of the tailgating takes place on the Brookside Golf Course, located on the Rose Bowl's north side. As a result, fans will have plenty of space to set up their tents, grills, and food in preparation for the game.

The music, the cheering fans, and the aroma of food cooking on the grill all contribute to the excitement at this event. The scene is dominated by the blue and gold colors of UCLA, which evoke feelings of togetherness and pride in the general population. Fans can engage in a wide variety of other activities, including football toss, cornhole, and socializing with additional fans.

The UCLA Fan Zone is a well-liked destination for tailgaters because it features a variety of food vendors, merchandise outlets, and live entertainment.