Top five most hateful rivalries in college football announced
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 2:57 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The college football season has begun, highlighting key rivalries that exemplify animosity. Among the notable rivalries, the Miami Hurricanes vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish ranked fifth, known for their historical clashes. The Texas Longhorns vs. Oklahoma Sooners takes fourth place, a series dating back to 1900. The Auburn Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide ranked third, despite varying perceptions of its intensity. The Pittsburgh Panthers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers, termed the Backyard Brawl, was placed second due to its charged atmosphere, while Michigan Wolverines vs. Ohio State Buckeyes, referred to as 'The Game,' tops the list due to its profound rivalry history. These rivalries are set to be focal points throughout the season and continue to evoke strong emotions among fans and players alike.
- •Catholics vs Convicts features Miami vs. Notre Dame historically.
- •Red River Rivalry is contested annually between Texas and Oklahoma.
- •Iron Bowl includes the fierce competition of Auburn and Alabama.
- •Backyard Brawl revives a heated rivalry between Pittsburgh and West Virginia.
- •The Game represents the historic clash of Michigan and Ohio State.
- 2:57 PMYahoo Sports — Top five most hateful rivalries in college football
"The college football season is finally upon us in all its glory and pageantry. While some aspects of the sport become more unrecognizable every year, the rivalries that make it so special haven’t changed at all. With Week 0 upon us, we took it upon ourselves to delve into which of the rivalries that make…
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