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College football rivalries: Ranking the 10 best rivalry trophies

By Phil Poling

The Commander-in-Chief's Trophy sits on a table before President Trump's presentation to the U.S. Military Academy football team, the Army Black Knights, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday, May 6, 2019. (Photo by Cheriss May) (Photo by Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The Commander-in-Chief's Trophy sits on a table before President Trump's presentation to the U.S. Military Academy football team, the Army Black Knights, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday, May 6, 2019. (Photo by Cheriss May) (Photo by Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 06: The Iowa Hawkeyes hoist the Floyd of Rosedale trophy after defeating the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the game on October 6, 2018 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Iowa defeated Minnesota 48-31. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 06: The Iowa Hawkeyes hoist the Floyd of Rosedale trophy after defeating the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the game on October 6, 2018 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Iowa defeated Minnesota 48-31. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

4. Iowa vs. Minnesota – Floyd of Rosedale

The Big Ten features plenty of great rivalry trophies, including the Floyd of Rosedale awarded to the victors of Iowa versus Minnesota. The story of its inception, however, is pretty unique.

After a contentious game in 1934, a back-and-forth ensued between Iowa Governor Clyde Herring and Minnesota Attorney General Harry Peterson. Minnesota Governor Floyd Olson stepped in and wagered a Minnesota prize hog against an Iowa prize hog to be delivered to the victors following the game. Minnesota won, and Herring picked up a prize hog and personally delivered him to Olson’s office.

The Gophers own the all-time series, 62-48-2, but the Hawkeyes carry a four0game win streak into their 2019 bout on Nov. 16. If they’re able to win again, it’ll match their longest win streak in the rivalry; Minnesota’s longest streak is 12 wins.

This matchup rarely has national title implications, but it’s still a fun rivalry. Receiving a bronze pig after defeating your rival? I’d rather have one I could actually eat, but a trophy would suffice.