The Rivals, Stats, and Big Game
You’ve probably watched all the big college football games, but have you seen all the other ones? What about the Rivals, Stats, and Big Game? Then you’re in luck. This article will help you make sense of all of the games, including the Big Game, Bowl games of the year, and Rivalries. If you haven’t seen any of these games before, it’s time you did! Here are some of the top college football games to watch this year.
Big Game
The Stanford Cardinals and University of California, Berkeley Golden Bears are rivals and meet each year during the college football season for the “Big Game.” The rivalry is so fierce that both schools have extensive traditions leading up to the game. Students from both campuses hold bonfires, rally, and athletic competitions a week before the game. But this year, the rivalry may be on a smaller scale. Here are some other interesting facts about the two rivals and the Big Game.
Bowl games of the year
The New Years bowl is a great game to watch because of the hype. In reality, it’s a subpar game. Considering both teams are mid-pack in the NCAA, this game has little chance of being one of the best. Both teams are not as talented as the other two teams, and they will probably use trick plays to win. A more memorable game will feature a team that’s been forgotten in the regular season: Sothern Miss or Louisianna-Lafayette.
Rivalries
Rivalries between college football games can be incredibly important in the college football world. These games are important for a number of reasons. They can be historic. For example, the Harvard Crimson and Yale Bulldogs are among the oldest rivalries in the country, dating back to 1875, when 2,500 fans paid 50 cents to watch the first football game. The two teams have a history of hostility and camaraderie, though there were times when the rivalry turned ugly, with nine players being removed from the field due to injury. Sadly, the game was postponed in 1943 because of a COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the cancellation of the 2020 match.
Stats
Using statistics to evaluate a game is a great way to gauge the strength of a team. One way to measure a team’s strength is through yards per play differential. In 2020, the median FBS offense gained 5.66 yards per play. On the other hand, the median FBS defense allowed 4.34 yards per play. The best approach to using statistics is to look at them as rates, since different styles and players will drastically skew raw numbers.
Coaching hires in the south
Since November 2017, 15 head coaches have been hired in the SEC, but only two had a defensive background. Jeremy Pruitt, Clark Lea, and Nick Saban all had defensive backgrounds, but the rest lacked it. Meanwhile, only 24 of 65 programs have an offensive-minded coach. That’s concerning, but shouldn’t lead to a lack of defense-minded coaches. Instead, it should make the process of hiring a coach for these programs less biased.
Impact of bowl games on teams
The economic impact of college football bowl games has been studied by San Diego State University and George Washington University. The top-tier events generate seven or eight-figure economic impacts. Overall, the bowls affect the entire college football ecosystem by nearly $1.5 billion each year. The location of bowl games has not received much attention, but could be key to a fair and comprehensive postseason. Listed below are some of the top reasons why bowl games are important.
