Where was the Territorial Cup found?

From the beginning, whichever team won the game received the Territorial Cup. The name comes from the fact that Arizona was a territory of the United States before it became an official state in 1912. At one point, the trophy went missing until 1980 when it was found on the Arizona State campus.

Where was the Territorial Cup?

The cup's name refers to the fact that Arizona was a U.S. territory at the time; it, along with New Mexico, became a state in 1912. After the tournament the trophy's whereabouts were unknown until 1980 when it was rediscovered in the basement of a church adjacent to Arizona State's campus.

What is the history of the Territorial Cup trophy?

The silver-plated Cup had deep roots. Spindler wrote that it was given to Arizona Territorial Normal School, which became Arizona State University, for winning the Territorial Foot Ball League championship during the 1899-1900 season.

Is the Territorial Cup the oldest?

On the latest edition of the State of the Sun Devils podcast, Jeremy Schnell, Jesse Morrison and Mitch Vareldzis preview the 97th edition of the Territorial Cup football game between Arizona State and Arizona. The matchup dates back to 1899 and is the oldest rivalry trophy game in college football.

Who won the 2023 Territorial Cup?

16 Arizona football demolishes ASU, wins Territorial Cup for second straight year. Dalton Johnson and the team pose with Arizona's “turnover sword” after intercepting the ball from Arizona State during the 2023 Territorial Cup in Tempe, Arizona. Arizona has now won the Cup two years in a row.

The Mystery of the Territorial Cup

How old is Territorial Cup?

The tradition of the Territorial Cup goes all the way back to 1899, the year the University of Arizona first fielded a football team.

What is the Arizona Arizona State game called?

The Territorial Cup Series (also known as the Duel in the Desert Series) is the yearlong rivalry competition between the University of Arizona Wildcats (U of A) and the Arizona State University Sun Devils (ASU).

Who is Arizona State's rival?

The all-time school wins leader is Hall of Fame coach Frank Kush, for whom Frank Kush Field at Mountain America Stadium is named. Kush also consistently led the Sun Devils to victory against the Arizona Wildcats, ASU's traditional rival, losing to the Wildcats only twice between 1963 and 1979.

What is the oldest cup in the world?

The oldest sports trophies in the world are the Carlisle Bells, a horse racing trophy dating back to 1559 and 1599 and were first awarded by Elizabeth I. The race has been run for over 400 years in Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom.

Why does ASU jingle keys?

If you attend an ASU football game and see everyone around you standing up and wildly shaking their car keys, they are not crazy. This a tradition at ASU football games and it happens every kickoff, serving notice that the Sun Devils are ready to DRIVE!

Who won Territorial Cup last year?

The Territorial Cup is staying in Tucson for a second straight season. And the Arizona Wildcats made a statement in keeping it. Arizona dominated ASU football in Tempe in a 59-23 win at Mountain America Stadium in the final matchup between the rivals as members of the Pac-12 Conference.

Who plays in the Territorial Cup?

Wildcats: A look back at Territorial Cup history. Every time Arizona and Arizona State match up in the Territorial Cup, regardless of record for either team, it just matters. The 2023 Territorial Cup sets up to be potentially monumental.

Which is better ASU or University of Arizona?

ASU is known for its programs in sustainability, business, and engineering, among others, while UA is particularly strong in areas such as science, medicine, and the arts.

Who won Territorial Cup?

The UA spotted ASU a 7-3 lead and then unleashed three years of angst on the Sun Devils, scoring 45 consecutive points and steamrolling to a 59-23 win in the Territorial Cup before a fairly red-and-blue crowd at Mountain America Stadium.

Who has won the Territorial Cup the most?

With the 38-35 win in 2022, Arizona extended its all-time lead in the Territorial Cup to 50-45-1, snapping a five-game skid in the series. The Wildcats are 18-24-1 in Tempe/Phoenix and 11-20-1 at formerly named Sun Devil Stadium, now Mountain America Stadium.

What time is the Territorial Cup?

How to watch ASU football vs. Arizona Week 13 Pac-12 college football game: The game can be seen at 1:30 p.m. MST time on ESPN, a coveted TV slot for a game that in recent years has found itself on the Pac-12 Networks and FS1.

What is the oldest sport?

Wrestling is considered the oldest sport in the world. We know because the famous cave paintings in Lascaux, France, dating back to 15,300 years ago, depict wrestlers.

Which of the 4 major sports is the oldest?

Major League Baseball is the highest level of play of baseball in the world and the oldest of the major American leagues. It consists of the National League (founded in 1876) and the American League (founded in 1901).

Is there a World Cup age limit?

There is no maximum age limit for participating in the FIFA World Cup. The tournament, which is held every four years, is open to players of any age as long as they meet the eligibility criteria and are selected by their respective national teams.

Who is Texas biggest rival?

Texas-Oklahoma Rivalry

Of all of the Longhorns' rivalries, the one with the Oklahoma Sooners is certainly the most heated. The Red River separates the cross-border rivals, and since the first showdown in 1900, the rivalry has been played every year since 1929 — 118 times.

What color do you wear to ASU football?

Students should enter the stadium via the Southeast gate. Remember the clear-bag policy. Wear gold! (Except for one blackout game and one Maroon Monsoon, see below).

What sport is ASU known for?

Baseball. ASU has one of the most successful baseball programs in the country. The Sun Devils have won five national championships (1965, 1967, 1969, 1977, 1981), the fourth most by any school, and have the third most College World Series victories with 61.

What is the ASU sports motto?

We strive to help students decompress and to build life-long relationships through activity and sports, while including individuals from all walks of life. Our motto—“Play, Compete, Commit” gives students a way to get active, regardless of their experience or skill level!

What did the Arizona Bowl used to be called?

The first five editions of the bowl were sponsored by NOVA Home Loans and were officially known as the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl.

What is the oldest college football trophy?

The Little Brown Jug is the most regularly exchanged rivalry trophy in college football, the oldest trophy game in FBS college football, and the second oldest rivalry trophy overall, next to the 1899 Territorial Cup (which did not become a travelling/exchange trophy until 2001), contested between Arizona and Arizona ...