UCLA among the 21 in-state rivalry games in college football in Week 14
By Ryan Kay
Here is a look at some intriguing in-state rivalry games. Some teams are competing for bowl eligibility, and bragging rights are at stake.
Mississippi State at Ole Miss
The last five games of this in-state rivalry: The Rebels have won three out of the last five games against the Bulldogs.
The Rivalry Trophy for this game: Golden Egg Trophy
The last time these two schools played one another in football: The Rebels defeated the Bulldogs on the road by a final score of 17-7.
Final score prediction: Mississippi 24 Mississippi State 21
Eastern Michigan at Western Michigan
The last five games of this in-state rivalry: Eastern Michigan has won four out of the previous five games against Eastern Michigan.
The Rivalry Trophy for this game: Michigan MAC Trophy
Distance between schools: 122 miles
Current Winning Streak in this rivalry: Western Michigan has won the last game between these two schools, having a one-game winning streak in this rivalry.
The last time these two schools played one another in football: The Broncos defeated the Eagles on the road by a final score of 45-21.
Final score prediction: Eastern Michigan 24 Western Michigan 21
Arizona State at Arizona
The last five games of this in-state rivalry: Arizona State has won three out of the last five games against Arizona.
The Rivalry Trophy for this game: Territorial Cup Trophy
Current Winning Streak in this rivalry: Arizona has won the last two games between these two schools, having a two-game winning streak in this rivalry.
The last time these two schools played one another in football: The Wildcats defeated the Sun Devils on the road by a final score of 59-23.
Final score prediction: Arizona State 41 Arizona 28
NC State at North Carolina
The last five games of this in-state rivalry: North Carolina State has won three out of the last five games against North Carolina.
Rivalry Trophy: There is not a trophy for this rivalry game.
Current Winning Streak in this rivalry: North Carolina State has won the last three games between these two schools, having a three-game winning streak in this rivalry.
The last time these two schools played one another in football: The Wolfpack defeated the Tar Heels at home by a final score of 39-20.
Final score prediction: North Carolina 34 North Carolina State 31 OT
Florida at Florida State
The last five games of this in-state rivalry: Florida has won three out of the last five games against Florida State.
The Rivalry Trophy for this game: Makala Trophy and Florida Cup
Current Win Streak in this Rivalry: Florida State has won the last two games between these two schools, having a two-game winning streak.
The last time these two schools played one another in football: The Seminoles defeated the Gators on the road by a final score of 24-15.
Final score prediction: Florida 28 Florida State 10
Virginia at Virginia Tech
The last five games of this in-state rivalry: Virginia Tech has won four out of the last five games against Virginia.
The Rivalry Trophy for this game: Commonwealth Cup
Current Win Streak in this Rivalry: Virginia Tech has won the last three games between these two schools, having a three-game winning streak in this rivalry.
The last time these two schools played one another in football: The Hokies defeated the Cavaliers at home by a final score of 55-17.
Final score prediction: Virginia 28 Virginia Tech 21