“Hate State week,” and I say that as affectionately as I possibly can, is one of my favorite weeks of the Notre Dame football season. There are some rivalries that bring out an excitement unlike any others. You can add Michigan, USC and Navy to my shortlist, but Michigan State is at the top of my list as it involves a family rivalry for me (my aunt went to Michigan State and is also a huge college football fan).
Rivalries
Rivalries are what make college football so interesting to me. Yes, you may have rivalries in the NFL, but college football rivals are unmatched in comparison.