10/22/2026 9:00:00 AM | Football
While the Tennessee Volunteers were facing Alabama on Saturday, October 17, Neyland Stadium was scientifically recorded, hitting 130.3 dB. The loudest peak during a college football game on record.
The peak came during a late third-quarter drive by Alabama, after Keelon Russell was sacked. The ensuing pre-snap noise hit 130.3 dB and the Crimson Tide were called for a delay of game penalty as they didn't even get the snap off in time, a testament to the noise the Volunteer fans created.
ESPN play-by-play announcer, Sean McDonough, said "This is louder than it's been all day, and that's saying something."
The previous record was held by Penn State's Beaver Stadium against Ohio State in 2007.
Wondering what 130 dB sounds like? Here's a list to give you a good idea:
According to Google, 130 dB is where sound waves turn physical pain in the ear. The noise is roughly 1,000,000 times more intense than a normal conversation limit.
*Photo courtesy of Tennessee Football.
The peak came during a late third-quarter drive by Alabama, after Keelon Russell was sacked. The ensuing pre-snap noise hit 130.3 dB and the Crimson Tide were called for a delay of game penalty as they didn't even get the snap off in time, a testament to the noise the Volunteer fans created.
ESPN play-by-play announcer, Sean McDonough, said "This is louder than it's been all day, and that's saying something."
The previous record was held by Penn State's Beaver Stadium against Ohio State in 2007.
Wondering what 130 dB sounds like? Here's a list to give you a good idea:
- Military jet taking off
- Standing directly next to emergency sirens
- Thunderclaps from a direct, nearby lightning strike
According to Google, 130 dB is where sound waves turn physical pain in the ear. The noise is roughly 1,000,000 times more intense than a normal conversation limit.
*Photo courtesy of Tennessee Football.
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