Urban Meyer names the greatest rivalry in college football

Urban Meyer, former head coach at Ohio State and Florida, has ranked the Michigan Wolverines vs. Ohio State Buckeyes rivalry, known as "The Game," as the greatest in college football. This ranking was revealed in an upcoming episode of The Triple Option podcast. Meyer, who has firsthand experience with major college football rivalries, placed the Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn second, and the Texas A&M–Texas rivalry third.

The Michigan-Ohio State rivalry, a fixture since 1897, is a significant cultural event that often impacts the Big Ten title and has national playoff implications. Both programs rank first and second in NCAA Division I wins, with their annual clash being one of the most viewed games each year. The rivalry reached a peak during the "Ten Year War" era (1969-1978) under coaches Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler, characterized by intense top-10 matchups.

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