Is the Oregon Ducks and Washington Huskies rivalry on the same level as Alabama and Auburn?

The Oregon Ducks have an opportunity to complete their undefeated regular season against their rival Washington Huskies on senior night at Autzen Stadium.

The Pacific Northwest rivalry dates back to December 1, 1900, when the Ducks defeated the Huskies 43-0. At 63-48-5, Washington is far and away at the top of the rivalry.

Oregon coach Dan Lanning has yet to win against Washington in his career since taking over as Ducks coach in 2022, with a 0-3 record. That makes for an even more exciting atmosphere in Eugene, but where does this game rank among the best rivalries college football has to offer?

Oklahoma Sooners vs. Texas Longhorns

The Red River rivalry looks a little different with both programs moving to the Southeastern Conference in 2024. Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers has put Texas in position for both an SEC championship and a bye in the first round of the College Football Playoff. The Longhorns defeated the Sooners 34-3 in the Cotton Bowl on October 12th. Texas leads the all-time series over Oklahoma 64-51-5.

Michigan Wolverines vs. Ohio State Buckeyes

This is the most historic and popular rivalry the Big Ten Conference has to offer. Michigan sits atop the all-time series over Ohio State at 61-51-6. The two will face off on Saturday, and the Buckeyes need a win (or a loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions or the Indiana Hoosiers) to secure their place in the Big Ten Conference championship against the Ducks.

California Golden Bears vs. Stanford Cardinal

Every sports fan remembers “The Play” in the Big Game in 1982. The Bay Area rivalry dates back to 1892 and is still going strong, despite both schools moving from the Pac-12 Conference to the Atlantic Coast Conference, on November 23, the Bears won at Berkeley, 24-21, with a 92-yard drive in the final minutes. The Cardinal still lead the all-time series, 65–51–11.

Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Auburn Tigers

The Kick Six is ​​burned into the minds of every college football fan. Auburn beat Alabama improbably when Tigers cornerback Chris Davis returned a field goal attempt home as time expired in 2013 and Auburn won 34-28. The Iron Bowl rivalry has the Crimson Tide in control at 50-37-1, but Alabama coach Kalen Deboer needs a win Saturday to keep his team’s College Football Playoff hopes alive.

Army Black Knights vs. Navy Midshipmen

America’s Game is even more meaningful in 2024 as both programs are having one of their best seasons in recent history. The Black Knights must move from playing against the Tulane Waves for the American Athletic Conference Championship on December 6th to playing against Navy on December 14th. The Midshipmen win the all-time series 62-55-7.