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Hope-Calvin Football Rivalry Renewed With Both Teams Undefeated

Hope-Calvin Football Rivalry Renewed With Both Teams Undefeated
World Sports · 06:35:54 - Friday, 6 November 2026

The Hope College and Calvin University football teams will renew their long-standing rivalry this week, with both programs entering the matchup undefeated. The game marks the latest chapter in one of Michigan's most storied college football rivalries.

According to The Holland Sentinel's Dan D'Addona, the clash is set to kick off this week, though the exact date and venue were not specified in the initial report. Both teams have posted perfect records so far this season, adding extra stakes to the annual showdown.

The rivalry, often referred to as the "Hope-Calvin" game, draws significant local interest and has a history of close contests. Fans on both sides anticipate a tightly contested battle as each side seeks to maintain its unbeaten streak.

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