Top 10 college football rivalries

[kalster]

As a USC fan I hate UCLA much more but since the media hypes ND so much I hate Notre Lame about the same

 

[GasX]

No Lehigh - Lafayette?

 

[edro]

At least OSU-Michigan is in the Top 3.

 

[BrianH1]

Carolina/Clemson is a huge one.

 

[slpaulson]

Aww, I was hoping for Wisconsin - Minnesota. It does have the most games played out of any rivalry.

Oh well, it's hard to disagree with most that are on the list.

 

[Turin39789]

I guess I'll chime in as well, everybody else is doing it.


No University of Louisville vs University of Kentucky?

 

[alexjohnson16]

Originally posted by: cRazYdood
Aww, I was hoping for Wisconsin - Minnesota. It does have the most games played out of any rivalry.

Oh well, it's hard to disagree with most that are on the list.

Minnesota fans hate Iowa way more than Wisconsin this day and age.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Turin39789
I guess I'll chime in as well, everybody else is doing it.


No University of Louisville vs University of Kentucky?

While it's a huge rivalry for basketball, not so much for football.

 

[Jawo]

I would agree with that list except for army vs navy. It maybe an old tradition, but its rather unimportant in the grand scheme of things since both teams rarely crack the top 25!

What about VT vs UVA?

 

[Turin39789]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: Turin39789
I guess I'll chime in as well, everybody else is doing it.


No University of Louisville vs University of Kentucky?

While it's a huge rivalry for basketball, not so much for football.

There's always the first game of the season, and whoever sucks less wins. Louisville ruined it this year by having a halfway decent team.

 

[eits]

michigan-osu = #1

 

[mpitts]

Every year, ESPN does a poll and UM/OSU is always the #1 rivalry.

No one outside of Alabama cares about Alabama/Auburn. There will be 49 states watching UM/OSU at 3:30 on Saturday. Everyone in Alabama will be watching the Iron Bowl. I think that is great. It shows how much people in Alabama care about the game. If it were Auburn and Alabama that were 11-0 and Michigan and OSU having the same seasons as Alabama and Auburn, everyone is Michigan and Ohio would be watching the UM/OSU game. The Iron Bowl is as important to Alabama/Auburn fans as The Big Game is to Michigan and Ohio.

Army/Navy is a novelty to the general public nowadays. I don't feel that way, but most of America does.

 

[dainthomas]

I've always enjoyed the Army-Navy game. From top to bottom, every man in that game is 100% dedicated to their team. Totally agree on that call.

 

[BDawg]

How did UF / UGA get on the list but not FSU / UF?

Clemson / USC-C should be on the list. They actually fight at their games.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

Originally posted by: kalster
As a USC fan I hate UCLA much more but since the media hypes ND so much I hate Notre Lame about the same

But UCLA is overrated too! Just like last year. The most illegitemate top 25 team last year.

Anyways, I would've liked to see that rivalry on the list...

What about Texas vs. Texas A&M?

Originally posted by: mpitts
Every year, ESPN does a poll and UM/OSU is always the #1 rivalry.

No one outside of Alabama cares about Alabama/Auburn. There will be 49 states watching UM/OSU at 3:30 on Saturday. Everyone in Alabama will be watching the Iron Bowl. I think that is great. It shows how much people in Alabama care about the game. If it were Auburn and Alabama that were 11-0 and Michigan and OSU having the same seasons as Alabama and Auburn, everyone is Michigan and Ohio would be watching the UM/OSU game. The Iron Bowl is as important to Alabama/Auburn fans as The Big Game is to Michigan and Ohio.

Army/Navy is a novelty to the general public nowadays. I don't feel that way, but most of America does.

Bama vs. Auburn is a big rivalry, but every single replay clip I see is not even in high def. If it's not in High Def, no one gives a fvck. Seriously. UM/OSU is a bigger rivalry. Forget this year. Even in the past it was huge.

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: DLeRium

Originally posted by: kalster
As a USC fan I hate UCLA much more but since the media hypes ND so much I hate Notre Lame about the same

But UCLA is overrated too! Just like last year. The most illegitemate top 25 team last year.

Anyways, I would've liked to see that rivalry on the list...

What about Texas vs. Texas A&M?

Originally posted by: mpitts
Every year, ESPN does a poll and UM/OSU is always the #1 rivalry.

No one outside of Alabama cares about Alabama/Auburn. There will be 49 states watching UM/OSU at 3:30 on Saturday. Everyone in Alabama will be watching the Iron Bowl. I think that is great. It shows how much people in Alabama care about the game. If it were Auburn and Alabama that were 11-0 and Michigan and OSU having the same seasons as Alabama and Auburn, everyone is Michigan and Ohio would be watching the UM/OSU game. The Iron Bowl is as important to Alabama/Auburn fans as The Big Game is to Michigan and Ohio.

Army/Navy is a novelty to the general public nowadays. I don't feel that way, but most of America does.

Bama vs. Auburn is a big rivalry, but every single replay clip I see is not even in high def. If it's not in High Def, no one gives a fvck. Seriously. UM/OSU is a bigger rivalry. Forget this year. Even in the past it was huge.

What the hell does High Def have to do with determining a rivalry?

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

Originally posted by: Feldenak

Originally posted by: DLeRium

Originally posted by: kalster
As a USC fan I hate UCLA much more but since the media hypes ND so much I hate Notre Lame about the same

But UCLA is overrated too! Just like last year. The most illegitemate top 25 team last year.

Anyways, I would've liked to see that rivalry on the list...

What about Texas vs. Texas A&M?

Originally posted by: mpitts
Every year, ESPN does a poll and UM/OSU is always the #1 rivalry.

No one outside of Alabama cares about Alabama/Auburn. There will be 49 states watching UM/OSU at 3:30 on Saturday. Everyone in Alabama will be watching the Iron Bowl. I think that is great. It shows how much people in Alabama care about the game. If it were Auburn and Alabama that were 11-0 and Michigan and OSU having the same seasons as Alabama and Auburn, everyone is Michigan and Ohio would be watching the UM/OSU game. The Iron Bowl is as important to Alabama/Auburn fans as The Big Game is to Michigan and Ohio.

Army/Navy is a novelty to the general public nowadays. I don't feel that way, but most of America does.

Bama vs. Auburn is a big rivalry, but every single replay clip I see is not even in high def. If it's not in High Def, no one gives a fvck. Seriously. UM/OSU is a bigger rivalry. Forget this year. Even in the past it was huge.

What the hell does High Def have to do with determining a rivalry?

If you're not even showing things in high def, it means the game isn't important. Televised games = important. high def games = more important.

 

[Thraxen]

Originally posted by: DLeRium
Bama vs. Auburn is a big rivalry, but every single replay clip I see is not even in high def. If it's not in High Def, no one gives a fvck. Seriously. UM/OSU is a bigger rivalry. Forget this year. Even in the past it was huge.

I think there is a difference between how popular the game is and and vicious the actual rivalry is. There's no doubt the UM/OSU games get better TV ratings, but I'm pretty sure this list isn't based on TV ratings. Yeah, I watch the UM/OSU game... but only because I hate both teams and watch in the hopes they will both play like crap. If you have ever been to Alabama (I have many times) then you know how huge this is down there.

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: DLeRium

Originally posted by: Feldenak

Originally posted by: DLeRium

Originally posted by: kalster
As a USC fan I hate UCLA much more but since the media hypes ND so much I hate Notre Lame about the same

But UCLA is overrated too! Just like last year. The most illegitemate top 25 team last year.

Anyways, I would've liked to see that rivalry on the list...

What about Texas vs. Texas A&M?

Originally posted by: mpitts
Every year, ESPN does a poll and UM/OSU is always the #1 rivalry.

No one outside of Alabama cares about Alabama/Auburn. There will be 49 states watching UM/OSU at 3:30 on Saturday. Everyone in Alabama will be watching the Iron Bowl. I think that is great. It shows how much people in Alabama care about the game. If it were Auburn and Alabama that were 11-0 and Michigan and OSU having the same seasons as Alabama and Auburn, everyone is Michigan and Ohio would be watching the UM/OSU game. The Iron Bowl is as important to Alabama/Auburn fans as The Big Game is to Michigan and Ohio.

Army/Navy is a novelty to the general public nowadays. I don't feel that way, but most of America does.

Bama vs. Auburn is a big rivalry, but every single replay clip I see is not even in high def. If it's not in High Def, no one gives a fvck. Seriously. UM/OSU is a bigger rivalry. Forget this year. Even in the past it was huge.

What the hell does High Def have to do with determining a rivalry?

If you're not even showing things in high def, it means the game isn't important. Televised games = important. high def games = more important.

Ok, it's definately time to step away from the tech blogs for you.

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: Thraxen

Originally posted by: DLeRium
Bama vs. Auburn is a big rivalry, but every single replay clip I see is not even in high def. If it's not in High Def, no one gives a fvck. Seriously. UM/OSU is a bigger rivalry. Forget this year. Even in the past it was huge.

I think there is a difference between how popular the game is and and vicious the actual rivalry is. There's no doubt the UM/OSU games get better TV ratings, but I'm pretty sure this list isn't based on TV ratings. Yeah, I watch the UM/OSU game... but only because I hate both teams and watch in the hopes they will both play like crap. If you have ever been to Alabama (I have many times) then you know how huge this is down there.

Growing up in Ohio as an OSU fan, I always thought the Ohio State/Michigan game was the biggest rivalry....then I went to school at Auburn.

 

[Thraxen]

Originally posted by: Feldenak
Growing up in Ohio as an OSU fan, I always thought the Ohio State/Michigan game was the biggest rivalry....then I went to school at Auburn.

I used to travel to Alabama for business and I was amazed at how deep the rivalry ran. I had to travel to different production facilities to do audits. I'd go to one plant and find that much of management had graduated from 'Bama and go to another and they would be from Auburn. At each place they would avoid hiring anyone who graduated from the other school. I'd also hear stories about divorces or family members being disowned resulting from the rivalry. It was insane.