The 2024 season of college football is knocking off. In that scenario, discussing the old and present rivalries with their track record can give fans an overall idea about the would-be winner. On that note, Matt Rhule, Nebraska’s head coach, said “What Deion has done, in my opinion, is he’s made football relevant to maybe people that weren’t watching it,“. It seems like the fan base of college football has been increased in the present situation.

However, rivalries have taken a major part in college football, as it works as a spur for powerhouses. Although the reason for rivalry can be geographic, competitive animosity, or conference issues, it makes fans more excited to watch games throughout the season. Here are some ever-green rivalries in college football.

Major powerhouse and their rivalry

Although the rivalry between Michigan and Ohio State is not ranking the best, it is the biggest rivalry in college football. Both teams met on the gridiron in 1897 and the contest between these two powerhouses was known as ‘The Game’. From 1918 to 2020, there are a total of 119 matchups between these two Big-10 dominant college rivalries. Among this, Michigan has bested the Buckeyes 61 times and Ohio State has bested Wolverines 51 times; 6 times they tied. So, the rivalry root can be traced back to a real-deal armed conflict, but fans are very excited to see the performance in the upcoming season.

There is a rivalry in college football, which is based on tradition as well as pomp and circumstance. It is none other than Army-Navy rivalry. Although the rivalry is going on, both teams won their championship in the early 2000s. The last time the Army won championships was in 1946 and the Navy won twenty years before that. Out of the 124 matchups between them, the Navy has the upper hand with a head-to-head record of 62-53-7. Let’s take a look at other rivalries.

We can’t forget the name of the Oklahoma-Texas rivalry. Oklahoma and Texas are neighbors and their annual contest is known as the Red River Shootout it was played in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Most importantly, they played 119 games with each other and Texas has the upper hand with the record of 63-51-5. Presently, it is expected that 2024 will be their first SEC battle. Let’s have a look at the major playoff contenders in 2024, as the list doesn’t end here. 

What is on the line for 2024?

The rivalry between Colorado and Nebraska has been re-energized again in 2023, which was Sanders’ first home game as a Colorado HC. In an interview with Joel Klatt on “Big Noon Conversations, ” Nebraska HC said, “The one thing we have to always remember when we talk about Colorado is how great Shedeur is. We hit him a ton, and he stood in there.” It seems like the rivalry is strong, but has a sports spirit. Not only Shedeur but also Travis Hunter is there on the side of the Buffs. Although this year Nebraska recruited one of the top quarterbacks, Dylan Raiola. So, the game will be interesting between these two. 

Contrary to popular belief, the Georgia-Alabama rivalry is not distant. Both teams have excellent players and when the competition occurs between two vehement opposition, it leaves fans speechless. Georgia has Carson Beck, whereas Alabama has Jalen Milroe. We can only predict the winner through their previous performances, but only time can reveal the actual outcome. So, let’s wait and watch.