WVU versus Pitt, Ohio State and Michgan; Browns and Steelers. All great rivalry games that grab the interest of even the casual sport fans.

Thats the case with the Big Reds and Patriots. They meet several times a year in every sport.

But there's no bigger stage than the football crosstown showdown. Thousands of fans will be on hand to see this game play out.

This year both teams go in on an even footing, playing their best football right now.

This rivalry spans 5 decades and thousands of players have play been involved in this battle for bragging rights.

Players on both sides of this year's rivalry matchup are very aware of the importance of this game.