Michigan vs. Ohio State (College Football)

No rivalry in college football carries heavier stakes: Michigan vs. Ohio State has decided 45% of Big Ten championships since 1935. The 2006 matchup, dubbed "The Game of the Century," featured #1 vs. #2 with 105,000 fans and resulted in a 42-39 thriller that launched both teams into the BCS. This feud is hotter than #8 Lakers–Celtics in terms of annual do-or-die consequences: 80% of Michigan–OSU meetings directly impact the College Football Playoff. Since 1897, players have earned 34 school bans for uttering the opponent's name. The rivalry also averages 4.1 penalties per game, 60% higher than the typical FBS contest.