The wartime origins of college football's most famous fight songs

How military marches, borrowed melodies and century-old rivalries shaped the anthems that still define college football ...

Fight songs still ring true as college football tradition in face of ever-changing changes in sport

College football fight songs have stood the test of time, remaining a nostalgic part of the game. From “Rocky Top” at ...
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College fight songs like “The Victors,” "Rocky Top," loved by fans, players, even rock stars

College fight songs are meant to boost school spirit and rally the team. They even can be used to troll a bitter rival’s fans ...

Aggies-Longhorns tale of the tape: Comparing traditions, fight songs, famous alumni, everything else

With Texas and Texas A&M meeting for the first time in 13 years and a berth to the SEC title game on the line Saturday night, plenty will be made of the matchup on the field. There’s Steve Sarkisian’s ...
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Yes, University of Texas Officials Forced Players to Stay on the Field During Racist Fight Song to Appease Donors

Earlier this week, we reported on the ongoing saga at the University of Texas—and by “ongoing saga,” I’m referring to the racist fight song, “The Eyes of Texas,” that the school refuses to leave in ...