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Athens named second-best college football town in America

University of Georgia. The arch serves as the university’s primary symbol for recognition and is the focal point of north campus
University of Georgia. The arch serves as the university’s primary symbol for recognition and is the focal point of north campus
By Juliakate E Culpepper
Nov 17, 2017

In a recent ranking by USA TODAY's "For the Win", the University of Georgia was ranked the second-best college football town in America.

Partnering with Tagger Media, “For the Win” tracked social media activity among college football fans to create the rankings.

“Come for the great music scene, stay for the football,” USA TODAY’s Alan Siegel wrote.

Georgia was beaten only by the University of Wisconsin in Madison.

Visit "For The Win" for the full rankings of the 10 best college football towns.

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