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Freshman Issue: Most hyped college sports rivalries

For any sport lover, rivalries are known to have a little bit extra heat, a tad more physicality and possibly some extra jabbering between plays. UNM is no stranger to the culture. Here are some of the most notable rivalries at the University:

Football

There is no question that the Rio Grande Rivalry between NMSU and UNM amidst football season is the most hyped event either schools experience annually.

It happens just once a year, alternating who gets to play host each season.

This year, the event will take place in Las Cruces, New Mexico.