Purdue vs Tennessee: A Rivalry For The Ages

There are few rivalries in college football as storied as the one between Purdue University and the University of Tennessee. The Boilermakers face their Volunteers in a heated matchup a few times each year and the rivalry has produced some of the most memorable moments in college football history.
The rivalry began back in 1892. The two teams have played 74 times since then, with Tennessee holding a slight edge in the series, 38–33–3. The first game was played in Lafayette, Indiana, and Tennessee won in a close-fought contest, 12–6.
The rivalry has been marked by some of the most memorable moments in college football history. Probably the most famous was the "Miracle in Knoxville" in 2015. With under two minutes to go in the game, Tennessee was down 21–17 and facing a fourth and goal from the Purdue 1-yard line.
The Volunteers lined up for a field goal and the fans began to leave the stadium. But then, in a stunning turn of events, Tennessee's holder, Michael Palardy, fumbled the snap and picked up the ball and ran it into the end zone. The Volunteers won the game 24–21 and the fans stormed the field in celebration.
The rivalry between Purdue and Tennessee is one of the most intense in college football. The two teams have played some of the most memorable games in history and the rivalry is sure to continue to produce exciting moments for years to come.