One of the most drastic reforms enacted in 1906 restricted conference schools to five football games per year.

Traditionally, all conference schools are eligible, regardless of record.

The twelve conference schools were divided into two divisions.

Three of the last four Murray State coaches have gone on to head coaching positions at major conference schools.

This meant that conference schools averaged 70,125 fans per home contest this season.

Most of the conference schools had great basketball traditions before joining the league as well.

This means that independents do not schedule each other for competition like conference schools do.

It is the fourth most played rivalry game among college football's major conference schools.

The contest was only open to undergraduate students from the conference schools.

Success may also be measured by the number of regional titles won by conference schools.