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The best in-state rivalries in college football

By Berry Tramel | Published: November 23, 2012

Picking the best in-state rivalry is easy. Alabama-Auburn. Picking the top 10 in-state rivalries is a little more difficult.

Lots of factors involved. Are they arch-rivals? Do they usually play at the end of the season? How many of their games have determined championships? How competitive has the series been? How competitive is the series now?

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Nov 20OU prepares for Bedlam.

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Nov 20OU's defense is addressed.

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Nov 23Can OSU stop OU's offense? Can OU stop OSU's offense?

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