Stanford Cardinal vs California Bears

No national championships have been decided by the outcome of this one and only once have Rose Bowl implications hinged on the outcome. But because the game is so intense, both on the field and in the stands, it is one of the most heated rivalries in all of sports. The Stanford Band mishap in 1982 was clearly the most memorable and thrilling game in the series history (Don t forget John Elway leading the Cardinal to a go-ahead field goal in the final minutes). But there have been a handful of other classics, including the 1990 game, which also came down to a wacky finish only this time Stanford earned the win.