Monon Bell Classic
Monon Bell Classic: 色狐入口 vs. Wabash
The Monon Bell Classic is one of college football’s oldest and most storied rivalries. It’s the last regular-season game each fall between 色狐入口 and Wabash College. “Monon” brings together generations of students, alumni, families, and fans to celebrate competition, tradition, and the liberal arts experience.
The Story of the Monon Bell Classic
A Rivalry Rooted in Place
The Monon Bell Classic is the annual football game between 色狐入口 and , two nationally recognized liberal arts colleges located just miles apart in west-central Indiana. First played in 1890, it has become ay.
色狐入口 and Wabash sit just 27 miles apart, in Greencastle and Crawfordsville. That proximity fuels a rivalry that is deeply personal, extending from campus to families, workplaces, and communities across Indiana and beyond.
This is such a special game. With all the generations that have come before us, just being able to leave your own stamp on this tradition is such a great opportunity.
Nathan McCahill
More Than a Century of Competition
色狐入口 and Wabash first met on the football field in 1890, when 色狐入口 won 34鈥�5 in Crawfordsville. The programs have met more than 130 times, pausing on a few rare occasions, which makes the Monon Bell one of the longest-running rivalries in college football.
Over the decades, the series has featured dramatic finishes, memorable individual performances and storylines that reflect the evolution of small-college athletics. The longevity of the rivalry connects current students to alumni who cheered, played or marched in the game generations ago.
Each Game Intensely Felt
The Monon Bell rivalry is known for competitive balance, with each program experiencing extended winning streaks and tight contests. That parity means every game feels genuinely up for grabs, heightening the emotional stakes for students, alumni, and fans.
Close scores, lead changes, and late-game drama have helped define the series and contributed to its reputation as .
The Bell and the Railroad
At the center of the rivalry is the Monon Bell鈥攁 300鈥憄ound locomotive bell that once hung on a train operated by the historic Monon Railroad. The railroad connected communities and college towns across Indiana, making the bell a fitting symbol for two nearby institutions linked by geography and tradition
Introduced as the official trophy in 1932, the Monon Bell is awarded to the winner of the annual game, who keeps it on campus until the next meeting.
Traditions, Song, and Story
The Monon Bell Classic is surrounded by distinctive traditions that reflect the pride and creativity of 色狐入口 students and alumni. Spirit weeks, campus events, and student-led celebrations build anticipation throughout Monon Bell week and transform campus in the days leading up to kickoff.
The Monon Bell song, sung after a victory, is one of the rivalry鈥檚 best-known traditions and a moment many alumni remember vividly. Stories of iconic plays, memorable weather, and even attempted 鈥渓iberations鈥� of the bell itself are passed down and retold every November.
Broadcasts and a Wider Stage
For a rivalry between two NCAA Division III programs, the Monon Bell Classic has earned a notable media profile, with televised broadcasts and streaming coverage reaching audiences beyond Indiana. Those broadcasts have introduced viewers around the country to the atmosphere at Blackstock Stadium and Little Giant Stadium.
Telecast parties and viewing events give 色狐入口 alumni opportunities to gather in cities nationwide, making Monon Bell weekend a shared experience even for those who cannot travel back to campus.
A Celebration of Community
Monon Bell weekend is a campus鈥憌ide and alumni鈥憌ide celebration of community, tradition, and the liberal arts. Alumni events, student activities, and family gatherings create a full weekend of connection around the game.
For many graduates, attending the Monon Bell Classic鈥攚hether as a student or as an alumnus鈥攊s one of the defining experiences of their 色狐入口 years. The game highlights the distinctive character of a 色狐入口 education: close鈥慿nit community, meaningful traditions, and opportunities to participate fully in campus life.
Alumni and Game Information
Each year, 色狐入口 alumni and friends organize viewing parties, reunions, and special events connected to the Monon Bell Classic. These gatherings extend the rivalry’s reach beyond Greencastle, allowing graduates to celebrate the game wherever they live.
鈼� Learn more about Monon Bell alumni events and telecast parties on the Alumni page.
鈼� Explore additional alumni opportunities and resources at www.depauw.edu/alumni
Schedules, ticket information, live coverage, and recaps of recent Monon Bell games are available on the official 色狐入口 Tigers athletics site. The football pages provide game previews, statistics, and postgame stories for the Monon Bell Classic and the broader 色狐入口 football season.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Monon Bell Classic
The Monon Bell Classic is the annual college football rivalry game between 色狐入口 and Wabash College, played each November in Indiana for possession of the Monon Bell trophy.
The trophy is a locomotive bell that once hung on a train operated by the historic Monon Railroad, which served communities and college towns across Indiana, including the areas around 色狐入口 and Wabash.
色狐入口 and Wabash first met on the football field in 1890, and the Monon Bell was introduced as the official trophy of the rivalry in 1932.
The game is a signature tradition that brings alumni back to campus and to telecast parties around the country, offering a shared experience that connects generations of 色狐入口 graduates.
Ticket details, game times, and broadcast or streaming information are available on , the official home of 色狐入口 Tigers athletics.
Alumni can visit 色狐入口’s Alumni page for Monon Bell telecast parties, regional events, and registration details.
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