... for football the southern states have. Our rivalries lack the intensity, and our fanbases lack passion. The northwest border war between Washington and Oregon , however, does not fit that stereotype at all.

While the two teams have met 90 times, it wasn’t until the last 20 or so that the rivalry took it up a notch.

Washington’s success in football stretches across many decades. For Oregon, it hasn’t been until recently that the program found its way to the elite of the PAC-10.

For a long time Washington fans did not look at Oregon as much of a rival, but the all time series is still led by Washington by over 20 games, despite the Ducks' recent success. B...

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