Rich Rod vs Graham

Two separate, nationwide studies confirmed: Arizona vs. Arizona State is the most intense college football rivalry in the United States. One of those studies concluded that the “Duel in the Desert” is the most intense rivalry in the country, PERIOD.



The on- and off-field history between these programs is unlike any other in America—and the Territorial Cup, given to the winner of the annual football game between the two schools, is the nation’s oldest rivalry trophy. Under the leadership of head coaches Rich Rodriguez and Todd Graham, who coached side by side before becoming rivals, the bad blood between the schools was taken to a new level.



Rich Rod vs. Graham is an in-depth, six-year case study of this rivalry from 2012–17. It explores the behind-the-scenes, never-before-told stories surrounding each game, as well as the unique relationship between the head coaches.



Graham and Rodriguez, as well as their players and others with intimate access to the programs, relived the upsets, wild plays, come-from-behind wins, and raw emotion that defined this era of the Territorial Cup rivalry. Find out what sets Arizona vs. Arizona State apart from every other college rivalry in America!