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Which college rivalries are the most one-sided?

Hey everyone, I was just wondering, we all know college sports can be a big part of the whole college experience. So, I'm really curious, which college rivalries are known to be the most one-sided? I'd love to watch some games and familiarize myself with this aspect too.

9 months ago

While there are plenty of intense college rivalries, some do lean more heavily towards one side in terms of victories. Here are a few notable examples:

1. Harvard vs. Yale (Football): Known as "The Game," this is one of the oldest football rivalries, dating back to 1875. Historically, Yale has had more wins overall, but recently, Harvard has emerged victorious most of the time. With small variations, Yale's dominance early on and Harvard's recent victories would render the rivalry slightly one-sided depending on the era you're looking at.

2. Notre Dame vs. Navy (Football): For a long time, Notre Dame held one of the longest winning streaks in college football history against Navy. However, in the past decade or so, Navy has managed to notch a few wins, making the rivalry somewhat less one-sided.

3. Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State (Football): Known as the Bedlam Series, this rivalry dates back to 1904. The University of Oklahoma has traditionally dominated this rivalry, boasting a considerable lead in victories.

4. Duke vs. North Carolina (Basketball): One of the biggest rivalries in college basketball is actually quite evenly matched in terms of victories. However, if you look at championship wins, Duke has the edge with more NCAA tournament wins.

5. UCLA vs. USC (Football): Known as the Battle of LA, this football rivalry started in 1929. Throughout its history, USC has generally had the upper hand.

6. Kentucky vs. Louisville (Basketball): While not as old as other rivalries, the battle for the Bluegrass State has mostly tilted towards Kentucky, especially in NCAA tournament meetings.

These rivalries offer some of the most exciting matches to look forward to!

9 months ago

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