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Delve into the world of college football rivalries through a series of questions covering in-state rivalries, border wars, trophy games, and more. Gain insight into what sets college football apart and the intense matchups that define the sport.
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Directions • After your table reads the “College Football Rivalries” article, discuss each questions and write down a uniform answer in your notebooks.
Question #1 • According to the article, what separates college football from any other game?
Question #2 • Describe what an “In-State Rivalry” is? • List two examples of in-state rivalries.
Question #3 • When the author of this article refers to schools as being “highfalutin”, what does he mean?
Question #4 • Describe what a “Border War” is in college football. • List two examples of a “border war” type rivalry.
Question #5 • Describe a “Trophy Game” rivalry. • What two schools for the Apple Cup? • In what conference would you find the Old Oaken Bucket and Paul Bunyan’s Ax?
Question #6 • What did Arkansas do in 2003 that revived their rivalry with Texas?
Question #7 • Who leads the overall series between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State? • What is their record?
Question #8 • What schools does the author mean when he mentions “Service Academies”?
Question #9 • Who plays in the Bayou Classic and where is it traditionally played?
Question #10 • After reading about the different types of college football rivalries. In a paragraph explain which type of rivalry offers the best excitement. Why?