And as one watches their favorite teams battle week after week against numerous opponents, there is always one game in the season that means more than any other; rivalry week.
In 1907, the Western Michigan University Broncos and the Central Michigan University Chippewa’s faced off for the first time and created a rivalry that has become one of the most intensely watched and passionately celebrated games in college football today.
And while some might disagree with the magnitude of this rivalry, simply asking a supporter of either the Broncos or the Chippewa’s their opinion of the Battle of the Cannon Trophy should convince you that this matchup is not to be taken lightly.