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Showdowns with Oregon State in which both teams are ranked are as rare as a cloudless October in this part of the country.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2023

Showdowns of this nature often have unexpected tipping points.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2022

Showdowns between carnivorous and herbivorous giants were likely rare events.

From Scientific American • Jul. 15, 2017

Showdowns between the council and the mayor are looming over economic issues, beginning with the family leave bill.

From Washington Post • Nov. 1, 2016

Showdowns between surprising teams in the Pac-12 and Big Ten highlight Week 6 of the college football season.

From Washington Times • Oct. 9, 2015