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The Monon Bell Classic is an annual NCAA Division III college football rivalry game contested between Wabash College and DePauw University in Indiana. The teams first met in 1890, making it one of the oldest small-college football rivalries in the United States. Since 1932, the winner has been awarded the Monon Bell, a 300-pound locomotive bell donated by the Monon Railroad. The intense rivalry remains a significant cultural event for the alumni and students of both liberal arts colleges.
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What is the Monon Bell Classic?
The Monon Bell Classic is an annual NCAA Division III college football rivalry game contested between Wabash College and DePauw University. The teams first met in 1890, making it one of the oldest small-college football rivalries in the United States.
What is the Monon Bell trophy?
The Monon Bell is a 300-pound locomotive bell from the Monon Railroad that serves as the trophy for the rivalry game. The tradition of awarding the bell to the winning team began in 1932.
Where is the Monon Bell Classic played?
The game alternates locations each year between Wabash College's Hollett Little Giant Stadium in Crawfordsville, Indiana, and DePauw University's Blackstock Stadium in Greencastle, Indiana. The intense rivalry deeply divides the local Indiana communities.
Has the Monon Bell Classic ever been broadcast on national television?
Yes, the rivalry has a long history of television exposure, frequently airing on regional sports networks like CBS Sports Network. It remains one of the most heavily covered Division III sporting events in the country.
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