Saturday's game between Wyoming and Utah State has huge implications for the Aggies because of they win they will be in the Mountain West title game against Fresno State.
However, the stakes increased exponentially as this game is now being called Bridger's Battle, named after 19th-century explorer Jim Bridger (read up kids), with the winner getting a rifle. Yes, that is correct, the winner gets a .50 caliber rifle, and thanks to Paul Myerberg for a picture.
Utah State and Wyoming christen a new rivalry, the "Bridger's Battle," and will play for this .50 caliber rifle: pic.twitter.com/shbdMBAIxm
— Paul Myerberg (@PaulMyerberg) November 25, 2013
#Wyoming had the rifle for the Bridger's Battle custom ordered and brought it to its Monday news conference. pic.twitter.com/kfA8GInPTp
— Robert Gagliardi (@rpgagliardi) November 25, 2013
This hands down has to be the best item up for grabs in a rivalry game, it might even better then the Fremont Cannon that is given to the winner of the Nevada and UNLV game. Actually thinking about it, the canon is better.
The final question is if the rifle is in working condition.
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