Question 1

What is the greatest college football rivalry?

Accepted Answer

The Game between Michigan and Ohio State is widely considered the greatest rivalry in North American sports. First played in 1897, it has been played annually since 1935 and often determines the Big Ten Championship. ESPN ranked it #1 in 2000.

Question 2

What is the oldest college football rivalry?

Accepted Answer

Several rivalries claim to be among the oldest. The oldest continuous rivalry is Minnesota-Wisconsin, first played in 1890. However, some rivalries date to the 1890s, including Michigan-Ohio State (1897), Auburn-Alabama (1893), and Stanford-California (1892).

Question 3

How many college football rivalries are there?

Accepted Answer

There are hundreds of college football rivalries across all divisions. This page ranks and showcases the top 50+ most significant rivalries including historic matchups like Army-Navy, regional powers like Texas-Texas A&M, and conference rivals across the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC, and more.

Question 4

What rivalry has the most games played?

Accepted Answer

Minnesota-Wisconsin holds the record for the most-played FBS rivalry with 135 games since 1890. They compete for Paul Bunyan's Axe, one of the oldest trophies in college football.

Question 5

What is the Iron Bowl?

Accepted Answer

The Iron Bowl is the annual football rivalry between Alabama and Auburn, played since 1893. It's one of the most intense rivalries in college football, named for Birmingham's historic steel industry. Famous moments include Chris Davis's 100-yard return of a missed field goal (the 'Kick Six') in 2013.

Question 6

What is the Red River Rivalry?

Accepted Answer

The Red River Rivalry (or Red River Shootout) is played between Texas and Oklahoma at the neutral site Cotton Bowl in Dallas during the State Fair of Texas. The stadium is split 50/50 between burnt orange and crimson fans, creating a unique atmosphere.

Question 7

What is Army-Navy Game called?

Accepted Answer

The Army-Navy Game is often called 'America's Game' because of its patriotic significance beyond just sports. It's the traditional season finale for college football, held in December at a neutral site, and the President typically attends.

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