LSU Tigers The Razorbacks and Tigers played for the first time way back in 1901. This rivalry hasn’t been as consistent as many of the others have been, predominantly due to the fact that Arkansas didn’t officially join the Southeastern Conference until 1992. Even though the “Battle for the Golden Boot,” moniker didn’t come about until

Alabama Crimson Tide I know this one doesn’t need much explaining or comment. The annual clash between Alabama and Auburn, while technically not the longest running rivalry game in the deep south, it is definitely one of the most intense. The term “Iron Bowl” was coined by Auburn’s legendary coach, Ralph “Shug” Jordan in the

Florida Rivalries: A Synopsis of South Carolina, Georgia, and Kentucky When you talk about the University of Florida football program, you’re talking about one of the most successful programs in SEC history. The Gators have won three national championships, produced three Heisman Trophy winners, and dominated the conference for stretches under legendary coaches like Steve

Auburn Tigers “The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry” Who knew?! Auburn and Georgia have been beating each others brains out going all the way back to 1892. Over the 132 years since, they have met up 128 times. I find that incredible! The 4 years they didn’t play was due to a rematch not being scheduled

Florida Gators – Florida and Kentucky first played each other on the gridiron in 1917 and began playing fairly regularly in 1926. In those early days they were both members of the Southern Conference and later in the newly formed Southeastern Conference. The Wildcats and Gators have played 75 times to date with Florida leading the series

Arkansas Razorbacks – The Razorbacks and Tigers played for the first time way back in 1901. This game hasn’t been the consistent annual rivalry that many others in the SEC have. Predominantly due to the fact that Arkansas didn’t officially join the Southeastern Conference until 1992.  Even though the “Battle for the Golden Boot,” moniker didn’t come

Arkansas Razorbacks – Arkansas and Mizzou first played football against one another in 1906, but didn’t play each other very often afterward. Only 16 times total in the subsequent 119 years, however, rivalries don’t have to go back a long way to be intense. This one has a lot of deep seeded geopolitical and historical ideological

Alabama Crimson Tide – While not as sexy as the “Iron Bowl” or even the “Egg Bowl”, “The Battle for Highway 82″ (Yes, that’s a thing) holds significance to the respective fan bases. Much of this game’s vitriol revolves around proximity. Starkville, MS and Tuscaloosa, AL are only separated by 83 miles.  This games’ matchup doesn’t

Ole Miss Rebels – This game is the first one we’ve looked at that doesn’t make any sense. There is no rivalry between Ole Miss and Oklahoma. They have only played two times EVER!! They are separated by ~550 miles. I think the Head Coach of the Rebels, Lane Kiffin had it right when he said