It is often said that rivalries are the lifeblood of college football. Few victories are more cherished by fans than those against a school’s mortal enemy.
Though conference realignment and schedule complications compounded by an expanded College Football Playoff have brought some of the sport’s most storied feuds to an end — or, at the very least, put their futures in question — there are plenty of historic grudges that grind on in the modern era. But rivalries sometimes transcend the football field.
Coaches can often harbor their own personal grievances with one another. Sometimes, those rivalries between schools inform how opposing coaches interact.
There’s also added pressure among college football’s leaders competing at the top of the sport. Whatever the case may be, there have been plenty of coaching feuds throughout history.
Here’s a look at some of the top coaching rivalries of the 21st century.
Bob Stoops (Oklahoma) vs. Mack Brown (Texas)
Time period: 1999-2013
Stoops and Brown always treated each other cordially off the field, but when Red River rolled around, all bets were off. Stoops held a 9-6 record against Brown. Four of those victories were blowouts, with an average scoring…
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Author : Will Backus
Publish date : 2025-06-29 14:16:00
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