NewsThe Miami HurricaneNovember 2, 2026Miami-Dade County
University of Miami student reviews various fraternity tailgates before the FSU versus Miami football game
A student review ranks seven University of Miami fraternity tailgates hosted before the Florida State University versus Miami football game, detailing crowd sizes, music, amenities, and early closures due to weather. The article highlights specific features such as smoke-filled bubbles at AEPi, hot dogs at Sigma Chi, and strict ID checks at Pi Kappa Alpha.
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Students navigating pre-game options faced varying conditions, including crowded tents, weather impacts from early rain, and differing party amenities across campus fraternities.
Key Facts
- SAE and Theta Chi hosted a heavily attended joint tailgate at 3:30 p.m., praised for the DJ but criticized for heat inside a crowded tent.
- AEPi featured smoke-filled bubbles, high turnout, and well-maintained restrooms with an ample supply of toilet paper at 2:20 p.m.
- Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) had a packed house at 2:00 p.m., checked Cane Cards, and handed out 21+ wristbands.
- Sigma Chi featured students dancing, a banner displayed at the DJ booth, and hot dogs sold to attendees at 3:00 p.m.
- ZBT featured a large tent equipped with fans and served snow cones at 3:50 p.m.
- Alpha Sigma Phi (Asig) experienced an early shutdown before 4 p.m. with a noticeably smaller tent.
- Lambda Chi Alpha had no music, people, or tent present around 2:00 p.m.
- Weather conditions included rain at the start of the day.
- Competing student attendance was split due to the iii points EDM festival held on the same day.