Ranking the 10 best college football rivalry games

4. Texas vs. Oklahoma (Red River Showdown)

Texas leads series, 61-45-5

You would be hard pressed to find two teams and fanbases that dislike each other more than Texas and Oklahoma. These teams have played each other 111 times, and the games never disappoint, nor do they fail to be meaningful in deciding a conference champion. The game takes place annually in Dallas, at the Texas State Fair.

While this rivalry has fallen from national relevance due to the struggles of the Texas Longhorns in recent years, as well as Oklahoma’s struggles on a national stage, it will remain one of the most watched and most meaningful games. Sometimes regardless of how good or bad teams can be, some games just have to be seen, and the Red River Showdown is one of those games. The 2016 edition of the rivalry resulted in a thrilling win for Oklahoma, who defeated the Longhorns 45-40.