College Football Rivalry Games
This state-defining matchup between Alabama and Auburn gets its hard-hitting name from the historical industrial past of Birmingham.
the Iron Bowl
Played in Pasadena, California, this historic game is proudly nicknamed "The Granddaddy of Them All."
the Rose Bowl
The first ever intercollegiate football game took place in November 1869 between Princeton and this university.
Rutgers University
These two NFL teams are tied for the most Super Bowl wins all-time
The Pittsburg Steelers and New England Patriots
This trophy is awarded to the winner of the annual matchup between Northwestern and Illinois
Land of Lincoln Trophy (The Hat)
Previously known as "The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party," this annual neutral-site showdown is played in Jacksonville.
Georgia vs. Florida
Established in 1998, this system used a combination of polls and computer selection methods to determine the national championship matchups before the playoff era.
the BCS
Trailing by 3 with one second left in 2013, Auburn returned a missed Alabama field goal 109 yards to win the game, a play now known by this explosive name.
the Kick Six
These two teams faced off against each other in the 2018 playoff game know as "the Minneapolis Miracle"
Saints and Vikings
This running back is Northwestern's all-time leading rusher and is know by Wildcat fans as "the ball carrier"
Justin Jackson
BYU and Utah look to the heavens for the name of their fierce in-state rivalry.
the Holy War
Alongside the Rose Bowl, this New Orleans-based bowl game hosted the very first College Football Playoff semifinal games.
the Sugar Bowl
In 2007, this FCS powerhouse from the Sun Belt shocked the world by upsetting No. 5 Michigan 34-32 in Ann Arbor.
Appalachian State
This Patriots quarterback began the 2001 season as the starter ahead of Tom Brady before getting injured.
Drew Bledsoe
This Northwestern head coach led the Wildcats to the 1995 Rose Bowl
Gary Barnett
Michigan and Michigan State battle it out annually on the gridiron for this towering wooden trophy.
the Paul Bunyan Trophy
This bowl game, traditionally played in Dallas on New Year's Day, shares its name with a major agricultural fiber plant.
the Cotton Bowl
This SEC powerhouse team scored an unprecedented 60 passing touchdowns en route to a 2019 National Championship.
LSU Tigers
This Hall of Fame quarterback won back-to-back Super Bowls to end his career after losing 3 earlier in his career.
John Elway
The Wildcats defeated this SEC team in the 2021 Citrus Bowl 35-19
Auburn University
These two teams play for the trophy known as the Floyd of Rosedale.
Iowa and Minnesota
This city hosts the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl every year.
Boise, Idaho
This team famously defeated the USC Trojans in the 2006 Rose Bowl on a late game 4th down conversion for a touchdown.
This quarterback led the Buffalo Bills to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances but never won a Super Bowl.
Jim Kelly
This Wildcat legend played Quarterback for the Wildcats from 1941-43 before being drafted 4th overall by the Cleveland Browns
Otto Graham