Southeastern Conference Football Rivalries

Last Modified Nov 30, 2024 17:26 GMT
Alabama Crimson Tide. Source: @alabamafbl

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) was founded in 1933 and quickly evolved into a top conference in college football. Teams such as Alabama, Georgia, and LSU play in the SEC and have won multiple national championships. This prestigious conference has featured famous rivalries, Heisman winners, and dominant teams that would shape modern-day college football. The Southeastern Conference is the top college football league in the nation with 16 teams, including two newcomers Oklahoma and Texas. They host some of the most famous rivalries in the history of the sport and teams winning national championships each year.

Southeastern Conference Football Rivalries

The Southeastern Conference features intense football rivalries with a history and tradition to them. These games are the Iron Bowl, Florida-Georgia, and LSU-Alabama, which represent fierce competition with passionate fanbases. Often, the rivalry has playoff implications, adding drama and significance to each matchup. Iconic trophies like the ‘Golden Hat’ further fuel the excitement.

Alabama vs. Auburn

Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers compete in the ‘Iron Bowl’ game which is an intense rivalry between two passionate fan bases.

Auburn Tigers. Source: @auburnfootball

Florida vs. Georgia

Florida Gators vs Georgia Bulldogs game is also known as the ‘World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party’ Played in Jacksonville, this game often determines SEC East standings.

LSU vs. Alabama

LSU Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide is yet another annual matchup that often decides playoff chances.

Texas vs. Oklahoma

The Texas Longhorns vs Oklahoma Sooners rivalry is also known as the ‘Red River Rivalry.’ The winner of the regular-season matchup wins the Golden Hat Trophy.

Table of Southeastern Conference Football Rivalries

RivalryNameTrophyBegan In
Alabama vs. AuburnIron BowlNone1893
Florida vs. Georgia'World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party'None1915
LSU vs. AlabamaNoneNone1895
Texas vs. OklahomaRed River RivalryGolden Hat1900

FAQs on Southeastern

A. The SEC consists of 16 teams, including newcomers Oklahoma and Texas in 2024.

A. The SEC Championship Game determines the conference champion and features the winners of the East and West divisions.

A. Alabama holds the most national championships with 18.

A. SEC games are broadcast on ESPN, ABC, and the SEC Network.

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