Rating the Nation: College football rivalries

Published Nov. 29, 2014 1:54 p.m. ET

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The cliches are all true.

In Alabama, the Iron Bowl is a heated topic of discussion 365 days a year. The rivalry can split families, break hearts and make dreams come true.

There are many great rivalries in college football, but none quite like the Iron Bowl. Roll Tide! War Eagle! Or is it War Eagle, Roll Tide?

Ahead of the college football season, The Associated Press asked its panel of voters in the Top 25 poll what are the nation's best rivalries.

Alabama-Auburn took the spot. Ohio State-Michigan was No. 2 and Army-Navy came in third. Those top three were far and away the most mentioned by the voters.

The full list of top rivalries.

1) Alabama-Auburn.

Crimson Tide leads series 42-35-1.

2) Ohio State-Michigan.

Wolverines lead series 58-45-6.

3) Army-Navy

Midshipmen lead series 58-49-7.

4) Oklahoma-Texas

Longhorns lead 60-44-5

5) Mississippi-Mississippi State

Rebels lead 59-45-6.

6) Utah-BYU

Utes leads 57-34-4.

7) Florida-Florida State

Gators lead 34-22-2.

8) USC-UCLA

Trojans leads 46-32-7.

9) Pittsburgh-West Virginia

Panthers leads 61-40-3

10) Texas-Texas A&M

Longhorns lead 76-37-5.