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The Territorial Cup is the trophy associated with the college football rivalry between the University of Arizona Wildcats and the Arizona State University Sun Devils. The name refers to the cup awarded after the teams' 1899 game, played while Arizona was still a United States territory. The annual matchup is commonly called the Territorial Cup and forms part of the broader athletic rivalry between the two public universities.
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Which two teams compete in the Territorial Cup rivalry?
The rivalry is an annual college football game between the University of Arizona Wildcats and the Arizona State University Sun Devils. It is one of the most heated in-state rivalries in the country.
Why is it called the Territorial Cup?
The name refers to the historic trophy awarded after the teams' very first game in 1899. At that time, Arizona was not yet a state, but rather a United States territory.
How old is the Territorial Cup trophy?
The original trophy dates back to the 1899 football season. It is officially recognized by the NCAA as the oldest rivalry trophy in college football.
What conference do the Arizona Wildcats and Sun Devils play in?
Historically, both universities competed against each other in the Pac-12 Conference. This rivalry game traditionally serves as the final conference matchup of their regular season schedules.
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