Why is it called the Territorial Cup?

It is known as the Territorial Cup because Arizona was still a territory in 1899. It did not become a state until 1912.

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 has won the Territorial Cup more?

(Canidate in 1998, Wilson in 2014, and Grant in 2016). 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.

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 history 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.

Where is the Territorial Cup being played?

25 at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Here's a look at the time, channel and broadcast information for the Pac-12 Conference football game.

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.

What are the oldest college football rivalries?

The Yale-Princeton rivalry is the oldest in college football, dating back to 1873. Yale and Princeton dominated the college football scene when this rivalry began, with Yale claiming 13 outright national titles and Princeton claiming eight between 1869 and 1894.

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 ...

Which is older the FA Cup or the Scottish Cup?

The FA Cup is the oldest tournament but their trophy has been replaced on more than one occasion while the Scottish Cup has retained the same silverware since its launch in the 19^th century.

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.

Is the Scottish Cup the oldest in the world?

Although it is the second oldest competition in association football history, after the English FA Cup, the Scottish Cup trophy is the oldest in association football and is also the oldest national trophy in the world.

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 country stole the World Cup trophy?

But that was not the end of the story. The trophy was stolen again in 1983 in Brazil. As it turned out, not even Brazilian thieves could resist its lure. After the Seleção had won its third World Cup in 1970, the country was permanently given the trophy, which it kept in the offices of its Football Confederation.

What is Arizona vs Arizona State 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).

What is the most violent football rivalry?

What is the oldest football rivalry in the UK?

The England–Scotland football rivalry, between the England and Scotland national football teams, is the oldest international fixture in the world, first played in 1872 at Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow.

Who is the best rival in football history?

What is the holy war in college football?

It is part of the larger BYU–Utah sports rivalry. In this context, the term "Holy War" refers to the fact that BYU is owned and administered by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and the U of U is a secular, public university with a substantial LDS student population.

What is the history of Arizona vs Arizona State football?

Since joining the Pac-10 in 1978, the Wildcats and Sun Devils are locked in a 22-22-1 record against each other, however, ASU is 8-4 against the UA since the start of the modern Pac-12 in 2011. Arizona leads the all-time series 50-45-1; the tie happened in 1987 at the venue formerly known as Sun Devil Stadium.

When did Arizona became a state?

Arizona was admitted to the Union on Feb. 14, 1912, as the 48th state.

Who won the Territorial Bowl?

Arizona offensive lineman Jonah Savaiinaea (71) hoists the cup after the Wildcats won the the 97th Territorial Cup with a 59-23 road win over Arizona State. If the 2024 playoff rules were in effect this year, UA would've entered the final week of the season with hopes of making the 12-team tournament.

What time is the Territorial Cup kickoff?

The Pac-12 announced Saturday night after games had finished that Arizona State will host the Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium with a 1:30 p.m. MST kickoff on the Worldwide Leader.

Who are the Arizona Wildcats rivals?

A strong athletic rivalry exists between the University of Arizona Wildcats and Arizona State University Sun Devils, the state's only two Division I-FBS teams. The rivalry has been recognized as one of the most bitter rivalries in college sports.