Why is it called the Egg Bowl? How Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State rivalry game got its name

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Why is it called the Egg Bowl? How Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State rivalry game got its name

Ole Miss and Mississippi State quietly engage in one of the messiest Thanksgiving traditions of the year: The Egg Bowl. Formally known as the "Battle for the Golden Egg," these two Southern schools have developed an annual rivalry with one of the most unique names in the sport.

The Rebels and Bulldogs first met in 1901, owning one of the longest-standing annual matchups in the country. However, it's been since 1927 that they've officially played in the "Egg Bowl."

A trophy came first, before the rivalry was named — the "Golden Egg" award arose in 1927, meant to keep things more civil between the two fanbases after postgame fights on the field in 1926. Over 50 years later,