Simply known as “The Game,” this Big Ten showdown is the pinnacle of college football rivalries. Whether it’s Woody Hayes going for two “because I couldn’t go for three,” or recent playoff implications, this matchup defines seasons and sometimes careers.
More than just football, Army vs. Navy is a tradition rooted in honor, discipline, and national pride. Every December, the Black Knights and Midshipmen face off in a game that transcends the scoreboard.
The “Iron Bowl” is where legends are born and sometimes arrested. Alabama fan Harvey Updyke once poisoned Auburn’s iconic trees.
Dubbed “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party,” this rivalry even disagrees on its own stats.
The Cotton Bowl becomes a split stadium of crimson and burnt orange every October. The “Red River Rivalry” is equal parts chaos and tradition. As both schools prepare to join the SEC, this historic showdown, already full of national implications, could get even fiercer.
The “Crosstown Cup” rivalry is uniquely Hollywood. Both programs share Los Angeles, which only raises the stakes. The winner takes the Victory Bell, a trophy with deep local roots. It’s not just a game; it’s a city-wide bragging right. When these two clash, the lights shine brightest in Tinseltown.
The rivalry between these two college football bluebloods spans coasts and decades. With a history dating back to 1926, Notre Dame vs. USC once drew over 120,000 fans to Soldier Field. Its most iconic moment? The infamous 2005 “Bush Push” was when Reggie Bush shoved quarterback Matt Leinart into the end zone for a controversial game-winner.
Known as the “Battle for the Golden Egg,” this in-state clash is as heated as they come.
Though younger than other rivalries on this list, Florida State-Miami is steeped in intensity.
The battle for Pacific Northwest bragging rights has intensified over the years. With both teams now in the Big Ten, Oregon and Washington have taken their feud to a national stage.
