If you’ve been around Kent or Akron, Ohio long enough you may have heard about the rivalry between Kent State University and The University of Akron.
You have also probably heard about how this game is all about the Wagon Wheel. This random trophy that doesn’t appear to have many references to anything has just a muddy background as it might seem.
While the two schools sit 11.6 miles apart, some citizens aren’t entirely sure where the rivalry comes from.
According to kentstatesports.com, there are multiple potential backstories as to the origin of the Wagon Wheel.