10 Elite College Football Weight Rooms You Need to See

The foundation for success on College Football Saturdays is built long before kickoff, in the weight room. Elite programs are developed from the ground up, and in the NIL era, investing in athlete safety and performance has never mattered more. Today’s top football facilities aren’t just showpieces for recruits; they’re engineered environments designed to protect players and maximize year-round development.

And when it comes to the premier weight room floors in college football, many of the nation’s top programs trust ICON Group to install Regupol’s AktivPro Roll system.

Penn State University

 

Install: ICON Group                                                                                                                      Products: Regupol AktivPro Roll, IMPACT Turf

Penn State completed its upgrades to the Louis and Mildred Lasch Football Building in Spring 2023, giving the program a modernized, high-performance training space. The facility features Regupol recycled rubber and indoor training turf for top-tier shock absorption and athlete safety. With a fully upgraded weight room in place, Penn State’s next head coach will have a major recruiting weapon as the Nittany Lions work to get back into the College Football Playoff conversation.

Ohio State University

 

Install: ICON Group                                                                                                                      Products: Regupol AktivPro Roll

The reigning National Champion Ohio State Buckeyes train to defend their title on a Regupol AktivPro Roll floor. With a 17,000 sq. ft. weight room inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, it’s no wonder so many five-star recruits want to join the Scarlet and Gray.

Clemson University

 

Install: ICON Group                                                                                                                      Products: Regupol AktivPro Roll

In 2017, Clemson completed one of the largest weight rooms in the nation, a 24,000 sq. ft. training space inside the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex. The facility features custom inlaid platforms and a Regupol recycled rubber surface, giving the Tigers a safe, high-performance environment. Trevor Lawrence and the Tigers trained here on their way to the 2018 CFP National Championship.

Texas Tech University

 

Install: ICON Group                                                                                                                      Products: Regupol AktivPro Roll, IMPACT Turf

In their first year training at the $242 million Dustin R. Womble Football Center, Texas Tech is having a season to remember. The Red Raiders’ new 15,000 sq. ft. weight room, twice the size of its predecessor, helped the program attract one of the nation’s top transfer portal classes. Student athletes train daily on a Regupol AktivPro Roll surface, building the strength that’s fueling their College Football Playoff push.

Michigan University

 

Install: ICON Group                                                                                                                      Products: Regupol AktivPro Roll, IMPACT Turf

Michigan’s weight room in the Oosterbaan Field House is one of the biggest in the nation, coming in at more than 32,000 sq. ft. Unveiled in January 2018, the facility laid the foundation for a future National Championship, which the Wolverines secured six years later in January 2024.

University of Texas

 

Install: ICON Group                                                                                                                      Products: Regupol AktivPro Roll

Everything is bigger in Texas, including the Longhorns’ 20,000 sq. ft. weight room. Tucked inside Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, athletes train on a high performing Regupol AktivPro Roll surface. Both Texas Football and the university’s Olympic sports programs lift on Regupol flooring inside the facility.

University of South Carolina

 

Install: ICON Group                                                                                                                      Products: Regupol AktivPro Roll

South Carolina needed an elite facility to compete in the SEC, and the school delivered with the Long Family Football Operations Center, which opened in January 2019. With roughly 22,300 sq. ft. dedicated to strength training, cardio, and motion capture, the Gamecocks are built to be ready every Saturday.

University of Kansas

 

Install: ICON Group                                                                                                                      Products: Regupol AktivPro Roll

The Kansas Jayhawks leveled up their program in the summer of 2023 with the completion of renovations to the Anderson Family Football Complex. The new 15,000 sq. ft. weight room is a sight to behold for potential recruits and a major step forward for the program.

Matt Gildersleeve, Director of Sports Performance: “There is no doubt, this will be a top five weight room in the nation. This is going to be tailored perfectly to our student-athletes that they receive the most optimal training available.“

Michigan State University

 

Install: ICON Group                                                                                                                        Product: Regupol AktivPro Roll

Michigan State unveiled its facilities upgrade in 2024 with the dedication of the new $67.75 million Tom Izzo Football Building. Featuring an expanded 19,000 sq. ft. weight room, the Spartans are built for the challenges of the Big Ten grind.

Texas Christian University (TCU)

 

Install: ICON Group                                                                                                                        Product: Regupol AktivPro Roll

This season marks TCU Football’s first year training in the 10,418 sq. ft. Jamal Powell Strength Room, powered by a 32 mm Regupol AktivPro Roll floor. Featuring 24 inlaid platforms and a custom 35% TCU purple blend, the Horned Frogs now boast one of the sharpest-looking weight rooms in the nation.