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Titans Clash - #48 - Rivalry Week: College Football Playoffs implications.

11/28/14-Author: Tali
Bo Schembechler vs. Woody Hayes
(Images courtesy of athlonsports and en.wikipedia.org)


The teams vying for the playoffs presently are:

  • 1 - Alabama 10-1
  • 2 - Oregon 10-1
  • 3 - Florida State 11-0
  • 4 - Mississippi State 10-1
  • 5 - TCU 10-1 (Played Thursday vs. Texas 48-10)
  • 6 - Ohio State 10-1
  • 7 - Baylor 9-1

For five of the schools vying for a playoff spot it is rivalry weekend: Alabama; Oregon; Florida State; Mississippi State; and Ohio State. The implications are simple: these traditional rivalries can result in underdog victories and even highly unexpected victories; it should shake up the playoff race. We will give you a brief history.

Alabama vs. Auburn
Sat, Nov 29 7:45 PM ET on ESPN
@ Bryant-Denny Stadium (Alabama is the home team)
#1 Alabama (10-1, 6-1 SEC) vs. #15 Auburn (8-3, 4-3 SEC)

This rivalry is called the Iron Bowl. It has been played 78 times. Alabama leads the rivalry 42–35–1 (.545). The first meeting was on February 22, 1893. In recent history Auburn leads the rivalry 8 to 4; they have a one game win streak.

Let’s Go to the Video Tape:

The Iron Bowl – Video 1
The Iron Bowl – Video 2


Oregon vs. Oregon State
Sat, Nov 29 8:00 PM ET ABC
@ Reser Stadium (Oregon State is the home team)
#2 Oregon (10-1, 7-1 Pac-12) vs. Oregon State (5-6, 2-6 Pac-12)

This rivalry is called the Civil War and has been played 117 times. Oregon leads the rivalry 61-46-10 (.564) and is on a present six game win streak.

Let’s Go to the Video Tape:

The Civil War – Video 1
The Civil War – Video 2


Florida State vs. Florida
Sat, Nov 29 3:30 PM ET ESPN
@ Doak Campbell Stadium (Florida State is the home team)
#3 Florida State (11-0, 8-0 ACC) vs. Florida (6-4, 4-4 SEC)

This rivalry is called the Battle of the Sunshine State and the teams play for the Florida Cup. They have met 58 times, and Florida leads the rivalry 34–22–2. Recently Florida State is 3-1 against Florida, as Florida’s program has been down the last few years.

Let’s Go to the Video Tape:

The Battle of the Sunshine State – Video 1
The Battle of the Sunshine State – Video 2


Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss
Sat, Nov 29 3:30 PM ET CBS
@ Vaught-Hemingway Stadium (Ole Miss is the home team)
#4 Mississippi St (10-1, 6-1 SEC) vs. #19 Ole Miss (8-3, 4-3 SEC)

This rivalry is known as the Egg Bowl as well as the Battle for the Golden Egg. The teams have played a total of 110 times. Ole Miss leads the rivalry 61–43–6. Mississippi State is 5-2 in the last seven years in this rivalry.

Let’s Go to the Video Tape:

Egg Bowl – Video 1
Egg Bowl – Video 2


Ohio State vs. Michigan
Sat, Nov 29 12:00 PM ET ABC
Ohio Stadium (Ohio State is the home team.)
#6 Ohio State (10-1, 7-0 Big Ten) vs. Michigan (5-6, 3-4 Big Ten)

This rivalry is simply known as The Game. Some consider it the greatest rivalry in sports. The teams have played 110 times. Michigan leads the rivalry 58–45–6. In recent history Ohio State is 9-2 vs. the Wolverines. This rivalry may very well have coaching implications, as it may be Brady Hoke’s last game depending on the outcome (actually we think he will be fired either way).

Let’s Go to the Video Tape:

The Game – Video 1
The Game – Video 2
The Game – Video 3


So there you have it! Let’s go, Rivalry Weekend! Tell us which one you think is the biggest rivalry!

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