College Football: 20 best rivalry games to watch in 2018

SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 21: The USC Trojans face off at the line of scrimmage against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during a game at Notre Dame Stadium on October 21, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame won 49-14. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 21: The USC Trojans face off at the line of scrimmage against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during a game at Notre Dame Stadium on October 21, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame won 49-14. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** /
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Rivalries make college football what it is today. Here is a look at the best ones worth watching in 2018.

College Football is now less than a month away. Teams are beginning to open fall camp and everyone is gearing for another season. With college football there are always great rivalries around the country.

Rivalries set college football apart from the NFL. Players grow up from playing pee wee football to being top-rated high school recruits watching the legends who made these games must-see-TV. When players choose schools, sometimes it is because they want to play in these rivalry games.

The fans live for them too. Much news about these rivalries regards off-the-field behavior. From fans stealing mascots, to vandalize occasionally, college football is more than a sport students attend. It is a way of live.

Every year each team and fan base wants bragging rights for 364 days. Some houses are divided and friends might not speak to one another for a few weeks, but that is the power of college football rivalries.

Many rivalries with long, rich history will appear on this countdown, but also a few newer ones. Some rivalries can remain dormant for years until a new coach or top-rated player brings new life to the game. Miami/Florida State was a dull rivalry for a few years before Butch Davis returned life to the Hurricanes and the matchup became one of the must-watch college games each year.

Last year’s rivalry games had legendary moments, added to the games’ rich history and some even shaped the Top 25 and College Football Playoff. Fans are anxious to see what implications those rivalry games on the final week of the regular season will have on the rankings this year.

With the season right around the corner, many want to know the best rivalry games to watch in 2018. Well today is your lucky day. We’re counting down the top 20.