From the crisp autumn air of late November to the sweltering heat of SEC country in October, certain college football games aren’t just anticipated – they’re practically sacred. These rivalries, often pitting neighbor against neighbor, and sometimes even brother against brother, carry a weight far beyond simple sports.
The annual showdown between the Auburn Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide, played deep in the heart of Alabama, is more than just a football game; it’s a genuine cultural phenomenon.
In Mississippi, the Ole Miss Rebels and Mississippi State Bulldogs square off annually in the hotly contested “Egg Bowl.”
Moving west, we encounter the aptly named “Bedlam” rivalry between the Oklahoma Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowboys.
