These 2 VA Game Day Foods Ranked Among America's Favorites

On football weekends, stadium parking lots are known for transforming into open-air kitchens where fans can fill up on their favorite tailgate foods before heading into the game.

Streaming schedule service LiveSportsonTV recently surveyed 3,045 football fans nationwide and compiled a ranking of the most beloved game-day dishes served across America’s parking lots.

The result is a list of the top 93 tailgate dishes that hail from numerous states and range from fresh seafood to comfort foods to slow-cooked meats and homemade sauces.

"Tailgate menus are cultural snapshots, showing how local identity, regional flavor and even conference rivalries play out on the plate," the survey authors wrote. "From smoked chicken in Tuscaloosa to salmon sliders in Seattle, America’s fans aren’t just showing up hungry — they’re showing up proud."

So, which Virginia game day foods won over the tailgate crowd?

Coming in at No. 46 were ham biscuits, served up at University of Virginia games.

"In Charlottesville, Cavaliers tailgates often feature a Southern classic: Virginia country ham biscuits. Salty, thin-sliced ham is tucked into soft, buttery biscuits, sometimes paired with honey mustard or a touch of fig jam for balance," the survey authors wrote. "Served from baskets and trays at gatherings on The Lawn, they’re elegant yet unfussy, perfectly matching UVA’s historic charm."

Meanwhile, the smoked turkey legs at Virginia Tech ranked No. 61.

"In Blacksburg, Hokie fans embrace their mascot with a fitting tailgate specialty: smoked turkey legs. These hefty, smoky drumsticks are cooked until the meat practically falls off the bone, then carried around like edible trophies," the survey authors wrote. "Outside Lane Stadium, the sight of fans gnawing on turkey legs in maroon and orange is as common as the sound of 'Enter Sandman.' It’s hearty, playful and a perfect nod to Hokie identity."

Here's a look at America's top 10 favorite tailgate foods, according to the survey:

1. Pulled Pork BBQ, University of Georgia Bulldogs, Georgia
2. Chicago-Style Italian Beef Sandwiches, Chicago Bears, Illinois
3. Philly Cheesesteaks, Philadelphia Eagles, Pennsylvania
4. BBQ Brisket Sandwiches, University of Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas
5. Fried Chicken, Clemson Tigers, South Carolina
6. Buffalo Wings, Buffalo Bills, New York
7. BBQ Ribs, University of Tennessee Volunteers, Tennessee
8. Brisket, Dallas Cowboys, Texas
9. Smoked Beef Ribs, Houston Texans, Texas
10. Burnt Ends, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas

See the full ranking at LiveSportsonTV.