Braggin' rights, division titles and pride at stake for these rivalries

From the Bayou Bucket to the Jeweled Shillelagh to the Commander in Chief's Trophy, these rivalries have stories to tell, writes Graham Watson.

...2008; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy (12) in the second quarter against the Rice Owls at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium

Rice 35, Marshall 10

Rice 35, Marshall 10

...Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores corner back DJ Moore (17) runs back a kick against the Rice Owls during the first quarter at Dudley Field. The Commodores beat the Owls 38-21. Mandatory Credit...

...TX - SEPTEMBER 20: Ryan Palmer #13 of the Texas Longhorns defends during the game against the Rice Owls on September 20, 2008 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Texas won...

AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 20: Jarett Dillard #81 of the Rice Owls runs with the ball during the game against the Texas Longhorns on September 20, 2008 at...

Clement sets C-USA TD mark as Rice rolls Army

Chase Clement threw three touchdown passes, breaking the Conference USA record to lead Rice to a 38-31 win over Army on Saturday.

Sep 13, 2008; Nashville, TN, USA; Rice Owls head coach David Bailiff during a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the fourth quarter at...

On The Mark: How the BCS bowl games will shake out

BCS Bowl Breakdown Another No. 1-ranked team fell Saturday. If the final four weeks of the regular season are anything like last year -- when the to...

Rice 49, UTEP 44

Rice 49, UTEP 44

...TX - SEPTEMBER 20: Earl Thomas #12 of the Texas Longhorns defends during the game against the Rice Owls on September 20, 2008 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Texas won...

Rice 42, Tulane 17

Rice 42, Tulane 17

Rice 45, Southern Miss. 40

Rice 45, Southern Miss. 40

...Colt McCoy #12 of the Texas Longhorns runs with the ball during the game against the Rice Owls on September 20, 2008 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Texas won...

September 20, 2008; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive end Brian Orakpo (98) pressures Rice Owls quarterback Chase Clement (16) in the second quarter at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory...