College Football 2011: 10 Lopsided Rivalries Ready to Turn Around

Some of the best college football games are when rivals get together. Whether it's Michigan versus Ohio State or Alabama versus Auburn, there is always going to be a war between the two teams no matter what their records may be.

For the most part, the series record between the two rivals is close because the games are always tight. However, there are a few rivalry games that have favored one team more heavily for the last decade or even for the entire history those teams have played.

Can the losing team turn things around? Which rivalry games are ready for a change?

Here's a look at 10 lopsided rivalries that could change hands in the near future.

The Egg Bowl: Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - JANUARY 01: Quarterback Chris Relf #36 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs rushes against the Michigan Wolverines during the Gator Bowl at EverBank Field on January 1, 2011 in Jacksonville, Florida (Photo by Rick Dole/Getty Images)

Ole Miss has a commanding lead in the series with a 60-41 record. However, the Bulldogs of Mississippi State have won the last two meetings, which makes head coach Dan Mullen the first coach since 1940 to win two Egg Bowls for Mississippi State.

Houston Nutt is a good head coach and will have Ole Miss playing competitive football, but Miss State is no slouch under Mullen.

The Golden Boot: Arkansas vs. LSU

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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 28: Quarterback Ryan Mallett #15 of the Arkansas Razorbacks talks with his team during a time out against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 28, 2009 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Tigers defeated the Razorbacks 33-30

LSU and Arkansas get together for their last game of the season, and LSU usually gets the upper hand, winning 34 of the 54 times they have played each other.

But Arkansas won the last meeting under the tutelage of head coach Bobby Petrino, and the win propelled the Razorbacks to a Sugar Bowl bid. 

With these games always being close, don't be surprised if Arkansas wins more Golden Boots than LSU this decade.

Battle of the Heavyweights: Notre Dame vs. USC

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PASADENA, CA - DECEMBER 04: Malcolm Smith #6 of the USC Trojans celebrates following his teams victory over the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl on December 4, 2010 in Pasadena, California. USC defeated UCLA 28-14. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

The Trojans have defeated Notre Dame seven times since 2002, but Notre Dame still has a 10-game lead over USC.

With the talent USC continues to bring in each year, and Notre Dame going through a rebuilding phase under head coach Brian Kelly, USC could continue slimming the lead in the next five years.

Legends Trophy: Notre Dame vs. Stanford

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MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 03: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Stanford Cardinal leads his players off the field and back to the locker room following warm ups against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the 2011 Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 3

The Fighting Irish could be in trouble with another rivalry game because Stanford is a team on the rise.

Notre Dame has won 17 of the 25 games they have played against the Cardinal, but Stanford has won the last two times these teams have played. With Andrew Luck returning for his senior season, it's safe to say Stanford could defeat the Irish for the third consecutive year.

Battle of the Pacific: Oregon vs. Washington

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EUGENE, OR - NOVEMBER 06: Defensive tackle Ricky Heimuli #90 of the Oregon Ducks knocks down the pass of quarterback Keith Price #17 of the Washington Huskies in the fourth quarter of the game at Autzen Stadium on November 6, 2010 in Eugene, Oregon. The D

The Oregon Ducks have a great winning tradition, but not against Washington, as the Huskies have a 57-40-5 record against Oregon. 

The Ducks have had the upper hand in the rivalry over the past few years, and with the way they go about their business, Oregon could have the series lead sooner rather than later.

Army-Navy Game: Army vs. Navy

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DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 30: The Army Black Knights celebrate a 16-14 win against the SMU Mustangs during the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on December 30, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Navy has won all but one game against Army since 1999. Army is due to not only defeat Navy, but also to go on another run. Army does lead the series, but not by a big margin.

The Game: Michigan vs. Ohio State

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COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 27: Jordan Hall #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes changes direction on Tony Anderson #17 of the Michigan Wolverines during a kickoff return at Ohio Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Michigan leads the series, but Ohio State has defeated the Wolverines every year since 2004. With new head coach Brady Hoke, Michigan looks to get back to its winning ways, and what better way to start than by defeating the most-hated rivals.

The Commonwealth Cup: Virgina vs. Virginia Tech

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BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 18: Running back David Wilson #4 and quarterback Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Virgina Tech Hokies celebrate after Wilson scored a touchdown against the East Carolina Pirates at Lane Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Blacksburg, Virgin

Virginia Tech has been a force in the ACC, and the Hokies have gotten the better of Virginia every year since 2003.

There is no telling when the Cavaliers will turn things around, but Mike London is a good coach, and if he is able to win the recruiting war against Virginia Tech on a consistent basis, the Cavaliers will beat Tech soon enough.

The Holy War: Utah vs. BYU

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FORT WORTH, TX - OCTOBER 16: Quarterback Jake Heaps #9 of the Brigham Young University Cougars throws a pass against the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium on October 16, 2010 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington

Utah has a 20-game lead over BYU in the series.

But in reality, these teams are evenly matched, so don't be surprised if the Cougars go on a run and defeat Utah the next four of five times. Both teams exchanged wins the last decade, and Utah came away with a 17-16 win in 2010.

The Georgia-Florida Classic: Georgia vs. Florida

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 30: Washaun Ealey #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs breaks the tackle of Jelani Jenkins #43 of the Florida Gators during the game at EverBank Field on October 30, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Georgia has a seven-game lead in the series, but Florida has dominated this contest since 1990, winning every meeting except in 1997, 2004 and 2007.

With Florida bringing in a new head coach and Georgia bringing in a new recruiting class, things have to turn around for the Bulldogs, right?