Border wars tend to play out that way, and having an awesome trophy to play for doesn't hurt, either. Wisconsin leads 63-62-8 If I were ranking Big Ten rivalry trophies, this would be first in a ...

All season, The Athletic’s writers will rank various Big Ten topics. Today, Jesse Temple and Scott Dochterman break down the conference’s top rivalry games, trophies and traditions.

Gophers-Badgers is the most-played Big Ten rivalry game, with Wisconsin leading ... Additionally, both rivalries have one of the best trophies in college sports: Paul Bunyan’s Axe (Minnesota ...

Notre Dame and USC are two of the greatest brands in the history of college football. Their rivalry stretches back nearly 100 ...

I'm not saying the four new schools will fall off a cliff now that they're in the Big Ten, but history suggests the transition is rougher than expected. 13. There are now 17 rivalry trophies in ...

For more Rivalry Week content, check out FanSided's College Football Rivalry Week hub, an in-depth and interactive look at the deep traditions, rich history, iconic venues and memorable moments of ...

And while the third-ranked Terps (10-2, 3-2 Big Ten) were heavy favorites ... reclaimed the hand-carved Crab Trophy awarded annually to the winner of The Rivalry.