In an era of conference realignment and shifting loyalties, traditional rivalries are often the first casualty. This is the unfortunate reality for the “Farmageddon” rivalry between Iowa State and Kansas State. As highlighted on the College GameDay podcast with Rece Davis, there is a perception that the athletic directors, including Iowa State’s Jamie Pollard and Kansas State’s Gene Taylor, wish for the rivalry—and even its beloved nickname—to fade away. This sentiment became particularly evident when reports surfaced that the schools had asked ESPN to cease using the “Farmageddon” moniker.The decision not to protect this historic series, which has been
