[MAP] Each state's team with the best record this season (NCAA + NAIA)

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With James Madison's loss in the FCS title game guaranteeing that Bridgewater finishes with the best record in Virginia, this map is now finalized. Clemson and LSU have both clinched the best record in their states regardless of Monday's outcome.

Premier Rivalries

Ohio State vs. Michigan is consistently ranked as the number one rivalry, often referred to simply as "The Game." "The best ever college football rivals nobody can touch Ohio state vs Michigan these two teams have stopped each other from going to a championship game multiple times no other rivalrys have had more on the line at the end of the year than these two teams do every year."
Army vs. Navy is lauded for its iconic status and embodying the spirit of college football. "And Army vs. Navy is just everything good about college football."
Oklahoma vs. Texas (Red River Rivalry) is considered a fiercely contested matchup with high stakes. "“The Red River Rivalry” is about as football as it gets, it’s "Friday Night Lights” on steroids in an area where football is religion."

Other Significant Rivalries

Alabama vs. Auburn (Iron Bowl) is recognized as a top-tier rivalry, especially within the state of Alabama. "The Iron Bowl might be the best of the intrastate rivalries."
Florida vs. Florida State is highlighted for its high stakes, often being the last regular season game for both teams. "It hits harder for sure because it’s the last regular season game of the season."
USC vs. Notre Dame is frequently mentioned as a classic rivalry that deserves a high ranking. "ND USC is Top 5, while PSU OSU shouldn’t even be on this list."

Controversial and Defunct Rivalries

Penn State vs. Ohio State is a contentious inclusion on top rivalry lists, with many Redditors arguing it's not a true rivalry. "Ohio State vs Penn State at 8 is laughable."
Oklahoma vs. Nebraska is deeply missed by many fans, who recall its historical significance and national impact. "when I was a kid, OU Nebraska felt as big as auburn Alabama and Ohio state Michigan. what a shame we lost it."
Kansas vs. Missouri (Border War) is noted for its deep historical roots, with some considering it the most intense due to its origins in actual warfare. "I haven’t heard of any college sports rivalry that was based on warfare like the Border War that started in 1854 in which people actually lost their lives."

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St	Team	Div	Rec
AL	Alabama	FBS	11-2
AZ	Ottawa	NAIA	9-2
AR	Ouachita Baptist	D2	11-1
CA	Chapman	D3	10-1
CO	Colorado Mines	D2	12-1
CT	Central Connecticut	FCS	11-1
DE	Wesley	D3	10-2
DC	Georgetown	FCS	5-6
FL	Keiser	NAIA	9-1
GA	Valdosta State	D2	10-1
HI	Hawaii (by default)	FBS	10-5
ID	College of Idaho	NAIA	11-1
IL	North Central	D3	14-1
IN	Marian	NAIA	12-1
IA	Morningside	NAIA	14-0
KS	Kansas Wesleyan	NAIA	12-1
KY	Lindsey Wilson	NAIA	12-1
LA	LSU	FBS	14-0*
ME	Maine	FCS	6-6
MD	Bowie State/Salisbury	D2/D3	11-1
MA	WPI	D3	10-1
MI	Ferris State	D2	12-1
MN	Minnesota State	D2	14-1
MS	Alcorn State	FCS	9-4
MO	Northwest Missouri State	D2	12-2
MT	Montana State	FCS	11-4
NE	Midland	NAIA	7-4
NV	Nevada	FBS	7-6
NH	Dartmouth	FCS	9-1
NJ	Monmouth	FCS	10-2
NM	Eastern New Mexico	D2	8-4
NY	Union	D3	11-1
NC	Appalachian State/Lenoir–Rhyne	FBS/D2	13-1
ND	North Dakota State	FCS	16-0
OH	Ohio State	FBS	13-1
OK	Oklahoma	FBS	12-2
OR	Oregon	FBS	12-2
PA	Slippery Rock/Muhlenberg	D2/D3	13-1
RI	Salve Regina	D3	4-6
SC	Clemson	FBS	14-0*
SD	Augustana	D2	9-3
TN	Memphis	FBS	12-2
TX	Mary Hardin–Baylor	D3	12-1
UT	Utah	FBS	11-3
VT	Middlebury	D3	9-0
VA	Bridgewater	D3	10-1
WA	Whitworth	D3	6-3
WV	Shepherd	D3	10-3
WI	Wisconsin–Whitewater	D2	13-2
WY	Wyoming (by default)	FBS	8-5

[MAP] Each state's team with the best record this season (NCAA + NAIA)

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