Tennessee claims 130.3 decibel record at Neyland Stadium

Tennessee officials report that the crowd at Neyland Stadium reached 130.3 decibels during a game against Alabama, a figure the university maintains is the highest scientifically verified decibel crowd event in college football history. The measurement occurred during a sequence in the third quarter with the Vols leading 19-10.

The spike in noise followed a defensive end sack by Tyree Weathersbi on second down with 3:56 remaining in the stanza. The subsequent play resulted in a delay of game penalty for Alabama, setting up a third-and-16 situation. The university states the noise event lasted seven seconds on the field level. Alabama was called for a false start on the following play.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer was captured on video reacting to the atmosphere during the fourth quarter. While Tennessee asserts this new record, internet users have pointed to previous high readings, including a game between LSU and Alabama in 2022 measured at 133 decibels and a Nebraska game in 1992 measured at 133.6 decibels. The Vols maintain that last Saturday's third-down sack surpasses these earlier figures.

According to earpeace.com, the highest decibel level recorded for any sporting event occurred at a Monday Night Football game at Arrowhead Stadium in 2014.