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The Back Story: The Fremont Cannon

The winner of the annual rivalry game between Nevada's two universities gets one of college football's most memorable trophies.

The Fremont Cannon rivalry trophy is held by the annual winner of the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ-UNR football game. (Josh Hawkins/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ) 

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