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The Big Ten is full of college football traditions. See where each of the schools rank

Related Topics: Big Ten Conference, FBS

The Big Ten has existed under a few different titles since 1896, giving member programs well over a century to develop some of the most recognizable traditions in college sports.

While the SEC has owned this century, no Football Bowl Subdivision conference represents the history of college football better than the Big Ten. In fact, the depth of history among Big Ten teams makes it hard in some cases to settle on just one primary tradition.

After choosing which best represents each Big Ten program, let's group the conference into three tiers. Most of these traditions, especially those near the top, are immediately recognizable; it's safe to say a few near the bottom might not have the same reputation.