Michigan vs Ohio State
Michigan vs Ohio State is one of the oldest and biggest rivalries in college football. Ohio State came into this game ranked number 2 in both the AP poll and the College Football Playoff rankings. They were looking to make a big statement against a rebuilding Michigan team. However, first-year coach Sherrone Moore, and his Wolverines, had other plans. This game was defined by the defense with both quarterbacks throwing multiple interceptions. The total score for the game was under 25 points! The Wolverines now have their longest winning streak in this rivalry for the past 30 years. Ryan Day worsens his record against Michigan to a dismal 1-4. It seems that Day may be in the hot seat after continuing to fail against Ohio State’s biggest rivals. junior, Blake Yarboourough, attended the game and he described his time like this “ The Michigan vs. Ohio State game was a bucket-list moment. Watching ‘The Game’ live and seeing the tradition and passion in person is unmatched” Blake has become a newly passionate Ohio fan since the beginning of this season and since Ohio has been the only thing on his Instagram feed.
South Carolina vs Clemson
Clemson hosted the Gamecocks Saturday for the 115th meeting between these two teams. Despite Clemson leading for most of the game, a game-winning drive capped off by a 20-yard touchdown run by South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers. Fans in attendance at Memorial Stadium said it immediately went quiet when he strolled into the endzone. While Sellers could not get it going through the air Saturday, it was his running ability that made the difference for South Carolina in this contest. He led the team in rushing with 166 yards and a touchdown. Cade Klubnik, the Clemson quarterback also had a stellar game, but ultimately his interception thrown on the final drive of the game is what sealed Clemson’s fate. Gamecock fans had hoped that this game would propel them into the college football playoffs, but unfortunately for them, in recent rankings, they just missed the cut with the committee giving favor to Alabama who beat South Carolina earlier this year. Sophomore, Dave Jacobs, attended this game and he commented about how riveting it was to go to his first rivalry game, Dave said his favorite part was rushing the field at the end of the game during the Gamecocks huge victory. Dave also claimed that he ran into Marquel Creighton at the game, while we aren’t sure if this is true or not it seems like it was a big day for this magnet student.
Texas vs Texas A&M
Texas and Texas A&M met for the first time in 11 years last weekend. Their historic rivalry was put on hold ever since Texas A&M joined the SEC back in 2011, with Texas refusing to play their longtime rivals because of this. Because of this, this matchup was extremely hyped up by fans of both sides. Additionally, the winner of this contest would go on to face Georgia in the SEC championship. The game started out slow for Texas, but after Quinn Ewers put together a drive to Texas A&M’s 15-yard line, Steve Sarkisian subbed in Arch Manning for a touchdown run which put the Longhorns up 7-0. Texas A&M’s offense struggled all night against an elite Texas defense. The Aggie’s only score came late in the game during the third quarter when Will Lee III returned an interception for a 93-yard pick six. Despite thi,s the Aggies could not convert that momentum into a successful drive in the second half. Texas fans watching the game on the TV called A&M a “little brother” and said it was “annoying more than anything” to lose to them because of this. John Thomasson wasn’t able to go to the big game but he said he was watching from afar at his house at 886 Regatta Rd James Island in the 29412 zip code, John said it was one of the best and most exciting Texas games he had ever watched John was sitting on a grey sectional sofa found in his living room, John was watching it on a 75inch Samsung TV, he had his iPhone 12 plugged in nearby which limited his distraction from the game, only using it for the occasional check on Snapchat and updates from his friends about their reactions to the game. He said that he thought A&M would come back at one point but he now says he was very incorrect with that prediction. he usually keeps it simple and watches the Gamecocks but he decided to live on the edge.
Florida vs FSU
The annual rivalry game between Florida and Florida State lived up to its reputation, delivering a night of intense competition and passionate fan energy. The matchup, which is always circled on the calendar for both fanbases, drew a packed stadium and plenty of excitement on and off the field. From the first whistle, both teams showcased their determination, but it was Florida that ultimately set the tone. With a strong offensive performance and a defense that held firm when it mattered most, the Gators managed to build a lead that Florida State struggled to overcome. Florida’s ability to capitalize on key opportunities made the difference, as they kept the Seminoles’ offense in check while finding success on their own drives. The final score, 31-11, reflected Florida’s consistent execution throughout the game. For FSU, it was a challenging night, but they showed flashes of resilience and grit, keeping the rivalry spirit alive. Both teams played with heart, knowing the pride and bragging rights this game carries each year. For fans, the electric atmosphere of this historic rivalry is always a highlight of the season. As the players left the field, the rivalry’s storied tradition added another memorable chapter. Seniors, Isla Todd and Jenna Hallaba went to the Florida FSU game, they sat in the back and they said it was really fun. They noted one of their highlights was they caught a T-shirt from a T-shirt Cannon, However, Isla opened it up after her catch and it ended up being a XXXL so they could not wear it but they switched it off each week.
