UCLA versus Indiana and other P4 games week 3
By Ryan Kay
Here is a look at the in-state rivalries for week three.
This in-state rivalry continues even though Oregon left for the Big Ten, which is a big deal to the residents of Oregon.
Oregon and Oregon State past games versus each other: The last ten times they have played one another, Oregon won seven out of the last ten games against Oregon State.
The miles between these two universities: An approximate 50 miles separate the universities of Oregon and Oregon State from one another.
The Rivalry Trophy between these two programs: The Platypus Trophy introduced in 1959 was first awarded to the winning school in that year but went missing in 1961. Rediscovered in 2005, it has been awarded to the winning team since 2007.
The current winning streak in this state of Oregon rivalry: Oregon won in the last meeting between these two football teams, having a one-game winning streak in this rivalry.
The last time these two rivals played one another: At home, the Ducks defeated the Beavers by a final score of 31-7.
Final score prediction: Oregon 28 Oregon State 17
Very similar to the Oregon and Oregon State rivalry, this in-state rivalry continues even though Washington went to the Big Ten beginning this season.
Washington and Washington State's past games versus each other: In the last ten times they have played one another, Washington has won nine out of the last ten games against Washington State.
The miles between these two universities: Approximately 286 miles separate the universities of Washington and Washington State.
The Rivalry Trophy between these two football programs: The Apple Cup Trophy was first awarded in 1963, and it is a significant trophy for the winner of the annual rivalry between Washington and Washington State universities, typically presented by the state's governor.
The current winning streak in this state of Washington rivalry: The Huskies have won in the last two meetings between these two football teams, having a two-game winning streak in this rivalry.
The last time these two rivals played one another: At home, Washington defeated Washington State by a final score of 24-21.
Final score prediction: Washington State 17 Washington 14
Purdue from the Big Ten and Notre Dame, who in most sports is a member of the ACC and plays five games against ACC opponents this season, face off in an in-state rivalry game this weekend.
Purdue and Notre Dame past games versus each other: In the last ten times they have played one another, Notre Dame on the football field has won nine out of the last ten games against Purdue. However, the Fighting Irish games won in 2012 and 2013 have been vacated.
The miles between these two universities: Approximately 212 miles separate the universities of Notre Dame and Purdue.
The Rivalry Trophy between these two football programs: The Shillelagh Trophy between the two football programs that played annually from 1946 to 2014, was first presented in 1957, and donated by merchant seaman Joe McLaughlin.
The current winning streak in this state of Indiana rivalry: The Fighting Irish have won in the last two meetings between these two football teams, having a two-game winning streak. It is only a two-game winning streak for Notre Dame due to the vacated 2013 game.
The last time these two rivals played one another: On their home field, Notre Dame defeated Purdue by a final score of 27-13.
Final score prediction: Notre Dame 23 Purdue 10