High School
While the most attention towards football on Thanksgiving day go towards the NFL, there are high school football rivalries that date back over 100 years. Here is a list of the top four high school football rivalries that take place on Thanksgiving day:
College
During a typical college football season, Thanksgiving weekend represents the opportunity for huge state rivalry games and other marquee matchups. These games typically close out the season prior to conference championship games. Due to COVID-19 and the accelerated schedules in play during the 2020 season, Thanksgiving weekend appears to be more of a standard weekend of play. There are no college football games being played on Thanksgiving Day in 2020
National Football League
Detroit Lions
While the NFL began playing on Thanksgiving day in 1920, the Detroit Lions began their tradition of playing on the American holiday as owner, GA Richards wanted to get more fans in the stands. They have played almost every Thanksgiving day since and will be playing the Houston Texans in this year’s matchup at 12:30 PM
Dallas Cowboys
In 1966, the Dallas Cowboys joined the Detroit Lions in playing on Thanksgiving day as Clint Murchison Jr. wanted to enhance the brand of the franchise. The Dallas Cowboys will be playing the Washington Football Team this year at 4:30 PM